Cost of living in Philippines compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Philippines | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php329 (€5.31) | €21 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php251 (€4.05) | €12 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php126 (€2.03) | €6 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php131 (€2.11) | €1.34 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php157 (€2.53) | €4.77 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php140 (€2.25) | €3.44 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php332 (€5.36) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php140 (€2.26) | €2.36 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php135 (€2.17) | €1.84 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php82 (€1.32) | €1.70 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php626 (€10) | €8 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php65 (€1.05) | €3.35 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php50 (€0.81) | €1.56 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 58% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Philippines | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php93,543 (€1,510) | €2,719 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php39,632 (€640) | €2,138 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,117 (€131) | €279 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,212 (€471) | €1,780 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,847 (€256) | €1,500 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,925 (€79) | €179 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,689 (€27) | €42 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php27,709 (€447) | €382 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php7,821 (€126) | €168 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php353 (€5.70) | €12 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php516 (€8) | €18 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 46% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Philippines | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,993 (€32) | €92 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,588 (€26) | €35 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,508 (€73) | €102 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,751 (€61) | €117 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 68% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Philippines | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,291,510 (€20,841) | €36,833 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php61 (€0.98) | €2.00 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,092 (€18) | €93 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 68% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Philippines | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php670 (€11) | €7 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php991 (€16) | €16 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php18,000 (€290) | €53 | + 447% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php222 (€3.58) | €5.67 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php222 (€3.59) | €4.25 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php276 (€4.45) | €4.31 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php86 (€1.38) | €2.00 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php103 (€1.66) | €3.16 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php272 (€4.39) | €30 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Philippines | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,103 (€18) | €61 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php829 (€13) | €30 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,736 (€60) | €243 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,878 (€30) | €84 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php416 (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php190 (€3.06) | €4.02 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php169 (€2.73) | €5.97 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php52,530 (€848) | €439 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php34 (€0.55) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,422 (€39) | €53 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php176 (€2.84) | €12 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in Netherlands
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