Cost of living in United States compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 77% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Php732) | Php278 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Php398) | Php176 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (Php207) | Php115 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Php43) | Php86 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (Php143) | Php106 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (Php200) | Php87 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Php310) | Php205 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (Php161) | Php154 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (Php81) | Php98 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (Php161) | Php63 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Php685) | Php403 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (Php97) | Php84 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (Php100) | Php61 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in United States is 110% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,210 (Php107,449) | Php53,329 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,545 (Php75,099) | Php26,864 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (Php8,672) | Php5,346 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,525 (Php74,160) | Php32,454 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,113 (Php54,097) | Php17,484 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (Php5,374) | Php2,429 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (Php2,430) | Php1,644 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (Php13,162) | Php13,655 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (Php6,193) | Php5,856 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Php511) | Php283 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Php1,047) | Php280 | + 273% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 31% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Php2,284) | Php2,272 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (Php2,115) | Php1,330 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (Php4,248) | Php4,611 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (Php5,278) | Php4,052 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 56% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,505 (Php1,142,773) | Php1,154,410 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (Php31) | Php48 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (Php3,636) | Php1,437 | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 91% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Php349) | Php198 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (Php799) | Php809 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (Php5,433) | Php589 | + 823% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Php319) | Php305 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (Php168) | Php151 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (Php240) | Php155 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (Php177) | Php85 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (Php88) | Php86 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Php1,045) | Php309 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 118% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Php2,227) | Php867 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Php1,224) | Php510 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $205 (Php9,990) | Php2,231 | + 348% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Php3,864) | Php2,140 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Php598) | Php249 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (Php245) | Php162 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.80 (Php282) | Php87 | + 223% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $420 (Php20,403) | Php19,345 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (Php25) | Php8 | + 223% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Php2,408) | Php1,689 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Php402) | Php115 | + 249% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 85% more expensive than in Philippines
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