Cost of living in Philippines compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php278 (€4.78) | €17 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php176 (€3.03) | €8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php115 (€1.99) | €4.46 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php86 (€1.49) | €1.00 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php106 (€1.82) | €3.79 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php87 (€1.49) | €2.45 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php205 (€3.53) | €5.18 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php154 (€2.64) | €2.37 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php98 (€1.68) | €1.69 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (€1.08) | €1.81 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php403 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (€1.45) | €2.31 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (€1.04) | €1.30 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 34% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php53,329 (€918) | €1,164 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php26,864 (€462) | €931 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,346 (€92) | €135 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php32,454 (€558) | €845 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,484 (€301) | €640 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,429 (€42) | €97 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,644 (€28) | €36 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,655 (€235) | €378 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,856 (€101) | €133 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php283 (€4.87) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php280 (€4.82) | €10 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,272 (€39) | €81 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,330 (€23) | €43 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,611 (€79) | €82 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,052 (€70) | €104 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,154,410 (€19,864) | €24,774 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (€0.83) | €1.32 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,437 (€25) | €50 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 34% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (€3.41) | €8 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php809 (€14) | €11 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php589 (€10) | €36 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (€5.26) | €5.08 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php151 (€2.60) | €3.38 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (€2.67) | €3.87 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (€1.46) | €1.83 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (€1.48) | €2.17 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (€5.32) | €25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php867 (€15) | €48 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php510 (€9) | €22 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,231 (€38) | €81 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,140 (€37) | €64 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (€4.28) | €10 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php162 (€2.79) | €3.24 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php87 (€1.50) | €4.27 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,345 (€333) | €476 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | €0.22 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,689 (€29) | €40 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php115 (€1.98) | €8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 41% cheaper than in Belgium
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