Cost of living in Philippines compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 49% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php231 (€4.02) | €17 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php167 (€2.92) | €9 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php115 (€2.00) | €4.55 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (€1.48) | €1.08 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php104 (€1.81) | €4.03 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php92 (€1.60) | €2.40 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php163 (€2.85) | €4.60 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php172 (€3.00) | €2.35 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php97 (€1.68) | €1.66 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php59 (€1.02) | €1.63 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php438 (€8) | €7 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php83 (€1.45) | €2.32 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php55 (€0.96) | €1.28 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 30% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php60,007 (€1,046) | €1,126 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php27,918 (€487) | €947 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,516 (€96) | €140 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php35,776 (€624) | €908 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php18,220 (€318) | €636 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,278 (€40) | €95 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,650 (€29) | €36 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,805 (€293) | €395 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,193 (€91) | €133 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php292 (€5.10) | €11 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php353 (€6) | €10 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,294 (€40) | €85 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,291 (€23) | €40 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,320 (€75) | €80 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,333 (€76) | €115 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 18% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,158,530 (€20,200) | €25,471 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (€0.87) | €1.33 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php2,520 (€44) | €51 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php181 (€3.15) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php422 (€7) | €30 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php583 (€10) | €36 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php265 (€4.62) | €5.48 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php141 (€2.45) | €3.38 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php162 (€2.82) | €3.22 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php90 (€1.57) | €1.57 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php78 (€1.37) | €1.96 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php306 (€5.34) | €20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 44% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php836 (€15) | €43 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php519 (€9) | €22 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php5,157 (€90) | €81 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,597 (€28) | €58 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php238 (€4.15) | €10 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php159 (€2.78) | €3.28 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php86 (€1.51) | €4.16 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php25,570 (€446) | €476 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (€0.13) | €0.22 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,779 (€31) | €40 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php113 (€1.97) | €8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 36% cheaper than in Belgium
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