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 | Php275 (€4.72) | €14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php177 (€3.03) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php112 (€1.93) | €3.34 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php86 (€1.48) | €0.81 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php107 (€1.84) | €2.29 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php84 (€1.44) | €1.58 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php205 (€3.52) | €6 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php154 (€2.64) | €1.65 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php97 (€1.67) | €1.11 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php63 (€1.08) | €0.87 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php403 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php85 (€1.46) | €1.61 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php62 (€1.06) | €0.85 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 28% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php47,675 (€819) | €1,191 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php26,068 (€448) | €753 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,335 (€92) | €104 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,598 (€526) | €720 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,484 (€300) | €522 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,429 (€42) | €75 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,628 (€28) | €28 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,104 (€225) | €345 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,856 (€101) | €93 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php283 (€4.87) | €7 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php260 (€4.46) | €10 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 28% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,272 (€39) | €76 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,330 (€23) | €30 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,611 (€79) | €76 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,052 (€70) | €87 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php945,687 (€16,253) | €23,032 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (€0.82) | €1.22 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,563 (€27) | €43 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php198 (€3.41) | €5.77 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php744 (€13) | €6 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php567 (€10) | €58 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php305 (€5.25) | €4.20 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php145 (€2.49) | €2.38 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php155 (€2.67) | €2.87 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php85 (€1.46) | €1.38 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (€1.47) | €1.94 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php309 (€5.31) | €14 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 37% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php887 (€15) | €28 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php501 (€9) | €16 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,958 (€34) | €43 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,245 (€39) | €40 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php249 (€4.28) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php162 (€2.78) | €2.57 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php87 (€1.50) | €3.87 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,345 (€332) | €480 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | €0.22 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,674 (€29) | €48 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (€2.00) | €4.95 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 31% cheaper than in Spain
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