Cost of living in Philippines compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php228 (29元) | 46元 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php202 (26元) | 40元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (16元) | 16元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 (12元) | 18元 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (16元) | 19元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (12元) | 11元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php196 (25元) | 63元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php160 (20元) | 15元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (13元) | 6元 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (8元) | 7元 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php528 (67元) | 118元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php105 (13元) | 8元 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 (9元) | 16元 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php86,892 (11,047元) | 15,059元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php41,821 (5,317元) | 9,006元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,676 (722元) | 421元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,041 (3,819元) | 7,547元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,267 (2,068元) | 4,347元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,131 (398元) | 262元 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,923 (244元) | 115元 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php18,568 (2,361元) | 1,143元 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,333 (551元) | 589元 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php222 (28元) | 39元 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php229 (29元) | 51元 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,293 (291元) | 529元 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,624 (206元) | 248元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,974 (505元) | 626元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,754 (477元) | 828元 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,178,650 (149,844元) | 161,247元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 (10元) | 9元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php718 (91元) | 204元 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is about the same as in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php426 (54元) | 39元 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,372 (174元) | 27元 | + 549% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,002 (127元) | 391元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php205 (26元) | 53元 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php185 (24元) | 33元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php158 (20元) | 34元 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php108 (14元) | 13元 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php100 (13元) | 15元 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php302 (38元) | 74元 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Philippines | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,184 (151元) | 265元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php676 (86元) | 110元 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (205元) | 1,294元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,628 (207元) | 348元 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php590 (75元) | 79元 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (21元) | 29元 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php79 (10元) | 18元 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (1.04元) | 0.20元 | + 422% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,774 (353元) | 410元 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php149 (19元) | 24元 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,201 prices entered by 311 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 22% cheaper than in China
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