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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Philippines

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Grocery

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United States vs. Philippines - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.46 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in the Philippines.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.17 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.55 EUR (2.88 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in the Philippines.

5.17 EUR
2.55 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.31 EUR (1.48 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in the Philippines.

2.11 EUR
1.31 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.57 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 6.31 EUR (7.13 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 66% lower in the Philippines.

18.57 EUR
6.31 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.93 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.95 EUR (8.98 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in the Philippines.

15.93 EUR
7.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.41 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 4.03 EUR (4.56 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in the Philippines.

15.41 EUR
4.03 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.16 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.3 EUR (2.6 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in the Philippines.

14.16 EUR
2.30 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.84 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.2 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in the Philippines.

2.84 EUR
1.06 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.19 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.64 EUR (1.85 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in the Philippines.

4.19 EUR
1.64 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.48 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.77 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in the Philippines.

3.48 EUR
1.57 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.11 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 10.26 EUR (11.6 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in the Philippines.

22.11 EUR
10.26 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.39 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 51% lower in the Philippines.

2.51 EUR
1.23 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.78 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.14 EUR (1.29 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in the Philippines.

3.78 EUR
1.14 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.78 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 5.94 EUR (6.71 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in the Philippines.

14.78 EUR
5.94 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.7 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 26% lower in the United States.

1.11 EUR
1.50 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.45 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (2.08 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in the Philippines.

3.45 EUR
1.84 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.72 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.67 EUR (3.02 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in the Philippines.

4.72 EUR
2.67 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.77 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (1.94 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in the Philippines.

3.77 EUR
1.72 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.27 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.91 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in the Philippines.

7.27 EUR
0.81 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.95 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 7.9 EUR (8.93 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in the Philippines.

7.95 EUR
7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.53 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.46 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in the Philippines.

5.53 EUR
1.29 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.21 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.58 EUR (0.66 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in the Philippines.

2.21 EUR
0.58 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Philippines - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.72 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in the Philippines.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.62 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.69 EUR (3.04 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in the Philippines.

4.62 EUR
2.69 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.48 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in the Philippines.

2.48 EUR
0.89 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.08 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.21 EUR (1.37 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in the Philippines.

7.08 EUR
1.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.85 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 1.91 EUR (2.16 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in the Philippines.

8.85 EUR
1.91 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.62 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.18 EUR (3.59 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in the Philippines.

10.62 EUR
3.18 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.48 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 25.43 EUR (28.74 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in the Philippines.

88.48 EUR
25.43 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.12 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 3.58 EUR (4.04 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in the Philippines.

22.12 EUR
3.58 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.95 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 79% lower in the Philippines.

1.95 EUR
0.41 EUR

Fuel

EURPHPUSD

United States vs. Philippines - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.06 times less for fuel in the United States than in the Philippines.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in the Philippines.

0.84 EUR
0.81 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.06 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
0.94 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.64 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Philippines - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 10.62 times more for transportation in the United States than in the Philippines.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 114.13 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 10.76 EUR (12.16 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in the Philippines.

114.13 EUR
10.76 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.43 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.48 EUR (0.54 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in the Philippines.

2.43 EUR
0.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.54 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 1.91 EUR (2.16 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in the Philippines.

26.54 EUR
1.91 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.65 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.21 EUR (0.24 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in the Philippines.

1.65 EUR
0.21 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.98 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.72 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in the Philippines.

3.98 EUR
0.64 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Philippines - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.93 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.4 EUR (6.11 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in the Philippines.

15.93 EUR
5.40 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.94 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 45.04 EUR (50.9 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in the Philippines.

86.94 EUR
45.04 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.62 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 5.23 EUR (5.91 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in the Philippines.

33.62 EUR
5.23 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Philippines - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.15 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in the Philippines.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3362 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 489.41 EUR (553.17 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in the Philippines.

3 362 EUR
489.41 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2106 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 249.9 EUR (282.45 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in the Philippines.

2 106 EUR
249.90 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 6277 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1526 EUR (1724.66 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in the Philippines.

6 277 EUR
1 526 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3634 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 721.22 EUR (815.17 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in the Philippines.

3 634 EUR
721.22 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Philippines - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.23 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in the Philippines.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12632 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 3996 EUR (4516.99 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in the Philippines.

12 632 EUR
3 996 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8206 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 2460 EUR (2780.12 USD) in the Philippines. The price of this product is 70% lower in the Philippines.

8 206 EUR
2 460 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Philippines - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 14.01 times higher than in the Philippines.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5306 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 378.63 EUR (427.95 USD) in the Philippines. The average salary is 92.9% lower in the Philippines.

5 306 EUR
378.63 EUR

Hotels

EURPHPUSD

United States vs. Philippines - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

91.8 EUR
25.3 EUR

Two stars

129 EUR
37.5 EUR

Three stars

173 EUR
66.7 EUR

Four stars

223 EUR
158 EUR

Five stars

532 EUR
237 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Philippines: 20 cities, 1143 hotels

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