Cost of living in United States compared to Philippines
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Food | + 152% | |||
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Food in United States is 152% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Php1,094) | Php245 | + 347% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Php603) | Php206 | + 193% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (Php317) | Php132 | + 141% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (Php59) | Php112 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (Php253) | Php108 | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (Php254) | Php89 | + 186% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Php406) | Php179 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (Php247) | Php168 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (Php123) | Php104 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (Php168) | Php64 | + 161% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Php881) | Php397 | + 122% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (Php163) | Php87 | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (Php155) | Php53 | + 193% | |
Housing | + 254% | |||
Housing in United States is 254% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (Php167,384) | Php37,823 | + 343% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (Php128,339) | Php30,442 | + 322% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (Php12,382) | Php5,658 | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (Php114,268) | Php26,810 | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (Php87,049) | Php16,268 | + 435% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (Php8,266) | Php3,698 | + 123% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Php3,572) | Php1,172 | + 205% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (Php16,322) | Php20,706 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (Php8,088) | Php5,329 | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Php796) | Php433 | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Php1,660) | Php755 | + 120% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in United States is 67% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (Php3,183) | Php2,273 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (Php2,910) | Php1,572 | + 85% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (Php5,416) | Php4,144 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (Php7,292) | Php3,659 | + 99% | |
Transportation | + 131% | |||
Transportation in United States is 131% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (Php1,582,103) | Php1,319,830 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (Php55) | Php60 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (Php4,108) | Php810 | + 407% | |
Personal Care | + 170% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 170% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Php530) | Php217 | + 144% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (Php1,177) | Php532 | + 121% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (Php7,758) | Php1,632 | + 375% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Php518) | Php257 | + 102% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (Php279) | Php165 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Php364) | Php208 | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (Php275) | Php81 | + 238% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (Php131) | Php87 | + 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (Php1,637) | Php279 | + 487% | |
Entertainment | + 124% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 124% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
United States | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (Php3,188) | Php637 | + 401% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Php1,656) | Php603 | + 175% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (Php11,502) | Php20,000 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (Php5,513) | Php1,554 | + 255% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Php812) | Php428 | + 90% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (Php310) | Php168 | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Php404) | Php75 | + 442% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (Php28,179) | Php19,960 | + 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (Php21) | Php8 | + 153% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (Php3,687) | Php2,505 | + 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Php568) | Php155 | + 266% | |
TOTAL | + 164% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 19,109 prices entered by 2,506 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 164% more expensive than in Philippines
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