Cost of living in Philippines compared to Spain
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php243 (€4.07) | €17 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php204 (€3.41) | €9 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php131 (€2.19) | €3.86 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php99 (€1.65) | €1.03 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (€2.08) | €3.12 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php90 (€1.51) | €2.26 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php256 (€4.28) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php165 (€2.77) | €1.90 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php103 (€1.73) | €1.38 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php66 (€1.11) | €1.06 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php542 (€9) | €7 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php99 (€1.65) | €2.03 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php67 (€1.13) | €1.02 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 18% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php83,905 (€1,404) | €1,311 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php44,489 (€744) | €890 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,350 (€73) | €122 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php29,681 (€497) | €846 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,424 (€292) | €622 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,512 (€42) | €81 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,890 (€32) | €27 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,380 (€274) | €336 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,762 (€96) | €103 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php473 (€8) | €8 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php423 (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 28% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,322 (€39) | €78 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,644 (€28) | €32 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,117 (€69) | €84 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,745 (€63) | €88 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,331,570 (€22,278) | €27,016 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php72 (€1.20) | €1.63 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php801 (€13) | €29 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 43% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php400 (€7) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php2,849 (€48) | €6 | + 683% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php928 (€16) | €61 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php215 (€3.60) | €3.89 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php225 (€3.77) | €2.66 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php179 (€3.00) | €3.09 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php84 (€1.40) | €2.07 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php105 (€1.75) | €1.85 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php550 (€9) | €16 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 27% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Philippines | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php969 (€16) | €33 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php648 (€11) | €16 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,611 (€60) | €60 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,637 (€27) | €47 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php503 (€8) | €10 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php171 (€2.86) | €2.66 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php78 (€1.30) | €4.54 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php30,000 (€502) | €520 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.14) | €0.15 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,765 (€46) | €48 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php150 (€2.51) | €5.27 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
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Cost of living in Philippines is 25% cheaper than in Spain
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