Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Philippines

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 2.87 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 45% lower in the Philippines.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 1.29 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in the Philippines.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 3.4 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in the Philippines.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 3.82 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in the Philippines.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 USD in the United States and 0.92 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in the Philippines.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 11.51 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in the Philippines.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 2.04 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in the Philippines.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 0.68 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in the Philippines.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 18 USD in the United States and 5.78 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in the Philippines.

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 5.59 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 85.3% lower 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 3800 USD in the United States and 523.34 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in the Philippines.

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 7094 USD in the United States and 1632 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 77% lower 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 14278 USD in the United States and 4273 USD in the Philippines. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in the Philippines.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 404.88 USD in the Philippines. The average salary is 93.2% lower in the Philippines.