Cost of living in Philippines compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php234 (€4.14) | €14 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php168 (€2.96) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php107 (€1.89) | €3.43 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php84 (€1.48) | €0.82 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php95 (€1.68) | €2.35 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php74 (€1.31) | €1.66 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php137 (€2.41) | €6 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php174 (€3.07) | €1.67 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php95 (€1.69) | €1.11 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php59 (€1.04) | €0.86 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php440 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php84 (€1.48) | €1.61 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php55 (€0.97) | €0.84 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php58,983 (€1,041) | €1,263 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php28,252 (€499) | €790 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,099 (€90) | €109 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php32,940 (€581) | €775 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,633 (€294) | €545 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,521 (€44) | €81 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,597 (€28) | €28 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php17,224 (€304) | €357 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,170 (€91) | €92 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php286 (€5.05) | €7 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php311 (€5.48) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,800 (€49) | €80 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,358 (€24) | €31 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,538 (€80) | €79 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,687 (€65) | €88 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 12% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,158,530 (€20,450) | €23,019 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (€0.88) | €1.28 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php2,266 (€40) | €43 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php181 (€3.19) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php577 (€10) | €7 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php608 (€11) | €59 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php265 (€4.68) | €3.94 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php115 (€2.02) | €2.55 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php170 (€2.99) | €2.87 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php71 (€1.25) | €1.46 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php67 (€1.19) | €1.76 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php271 (€4.79) | €15 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php829 (€15) | €29 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php537 (€9) | €16 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,314 (€23) | €49 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,499 (€26) | €42 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php279 (€4.92) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php165 (€2.91) | €2.47 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php92 (€1.62) | €3.89 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php26,538 (€468) | €461 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (€0.13) | €0.21 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,891 (€33) | €47 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php109 (€1.93) | €4.97 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 25% cheaper than in Spain
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