Cost of living in Philippines compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php224 (€3.80) | €16 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php176 (€2.99) | €9 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php127 (€2.16) | €3.69 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php89 (€1.52) | €0.92 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php125 (€2.12) | €2.63 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php105 (€1.79) | €1.94 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php288 (€4.89) | €6 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php157 (€2.67) | €2.15 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php113 (€1.93) | €1.14 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php74 (€1.25) | €0.97 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php501 (€9) | €7 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php91 (€1.54) | €1.85 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php83 (€1.41) | €0.94 | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php54,916 (€933) | €1,182 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php32,581 (€554) | €782 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,532 (€111) | €121 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,670 (€504) | €740 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,811 (€286) | €555 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,137 (€70) | €86 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,668 (€28) | €29 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php15,355 (€261) | €378 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,674 (€79) | €99 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php282 (€4.80) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php845 (€14) | €11 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,546 (€43) | €72 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,348 (€23) | €31 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,727 (€63) | €84 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,006 (€51) | €90 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,287,380 (€21,874) | €25,168 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php74 (€1.26) | €1.83 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,066 (€18) | €36 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 28% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php279 (€4.74) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,803 (€31) | €7 | + 332% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,730 (€29) | €65 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php156 (€2.66) | €4.16 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php183 (€3.12) | €2.49 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php276 (€4.68) | €2.91 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php187 (€3.18) | €1.66 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php98 (€1.67) | €1.83 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php408 (€7) | €19 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,193 (€20) | €31 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php613 (€10) | €16 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,612 (€27) | €52 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,864 (€32) | €44 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php307 (€5.22) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php147 (€2.49) | €2.73 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php110 (€1.87) | €4.05 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php14,492 (€246) | €448 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.14) | €0.20 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,454 (€42) | €46 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php140 (€2.38) | €5.03 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 24% cheaper than in Spain
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