Cost of living in Philippines compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 48% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Philippines | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php272 (₩6,379) | ₩9,162 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php187 (₩4,388) | ₩6,307 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php121 (₩2,848) | ₩5,987 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php89 (₩2,087) | ₩2,684 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php127 (₩2,966) | ₩6,039 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php84 (₩1,968) | ₩7,547 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php220 (₩5,160) | ₩16,031 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php150 (₩3,519) | ₩8,252 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php107 (₩2,512) | ₩3,965 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php68 (₩1,602) | ₩2,750 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php505 (₩11,843) | ₩21,608 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (₩1,971) | ₩3,218 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php64 (₩1,511) | ₩3,056 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 36% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Philippines | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php58,603 (₩1,374,022) | ₩2,993,990 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php36,440 (₩854,389) | ₩1,538,620 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,056 (₩141,996) | ₩442,890 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php28,314 (₩663,848) | ₩1,274,080 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,201 (₩356,412) | ₩778,808 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,172 (₩97,827) | ₩86,783 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,774 (₩41,592) | ₩28,579 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,249 (₩380,976) | ₩312,531 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,998 (₩93,733) | ₩89,516 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php326 (₩7,644) | ₩13,315 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php1,444 (₩33,848) | ₩18,786 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 30% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Philippines | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,475 (₩58,033) | ₩69,705 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,355 (₩31,775) | ₩52,630 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,785 (₩88,753) | ₩89,867 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,359 (₩78,744) | ₩127,854 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 37% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Philippines | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,283,900 (₩30,102,674) | ₩35,091,300 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php72 (₩1,699) | ₩1,780 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php901 (₩21,128) | ₩59,034 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 43% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Philippines | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php301 (₩7,060) | ₩16,011 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php679 (₩15,909) | ₩4,500 | + 254% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,327 (₩31,124) | ₩22,735 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php191 (₩4,472) | ₩21,034 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php97 (₩2,272) | ₩10,694 | - 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php198 (₩4,649) | ₩5,744 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php123 (₩2,882) | ₩5,884 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php89 (₩2,095) | ₩3,228 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php285 (₩6,689) | ₩16,160 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 36% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Philippines | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,190 (₩27,900) | ₩29,483 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php592 (₩13,883) | ₩23,679 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,775 (₩88,513) | ₩273,150 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,482 (₩34,753) | ₩65,687 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php306 (₩7,181) | ₩40,981 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php141 (₩3,309) | ₩5,874 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php84 (₩1,959) | ₩4,008 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (₩339,774) | ₩688,756 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₩191) | ₩154 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,479 (₩58,133) | ₩68,568 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php135 (₩3,161) | ₩4,500 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 39% cheaper than in South Korea
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