Cost of living in Philippines compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Philippines is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Philippines | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php245 (£3.45) | £13 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php206 (£2.90) | £8 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php132 (£1.86) | £4.35 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php112 (£1.58) | £1.17 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | Php107 (£1.51) | £3.63 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php89 (£1.25) | £2.26 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php179 (£2.52) | £5.16 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php168 (£2.36) | £2.15 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php112 (£1.58) | £0.90 | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php64 (£0.90) | £2.16 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php397 (£5.59) | £10 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (£1.23) | £2.37 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php53 (£0.74) | £1.05 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Philippines is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Philippines | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php37,823 (£533) | £1,965 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php30,442 (£429) | £1,627 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,658 (£80) | £239 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php26,810 (£378) | £1,786 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,268 (£229) | £1,133 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,698 (£52) | £201 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,172 (£17) | £26 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php20,706 (£292) | £350 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,329 (£75) | £87 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php433 (£6) | £6 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php755 (£11) | £16 | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Philippines is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Philippines | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,273 (£32) | £73 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,572 (£22) | £32 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,144 (£58) | £80 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,659 (£52) | £78 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Philippines is 70% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Philippines | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,319,830 (£18,589) | £25,779 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php60 (£0.85) | £1.46 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php810 (£11) | £87 | - 87% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Philippines is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Philippines | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php217 (£3.06) | £4.75 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php532 (£7) | £8 | - 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,632 (£23) | £75 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php257 (£3.62) | £4.58 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php165 (£2.32) | £2.02 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php208 (£2.93) | £4.11 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php81 (£1.14) | £2.36 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (£1.23) | £1.77 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php279 (£3.92) | £15 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Philippines is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Philippines | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php637 (£9) | £40 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php603 (£8) | £20 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php20,000 (£282) | £133 | + 111% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,554 (£22) | £67 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php456 (£6) | £11 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (£2.37) | £3.80 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (£1.05) | £5.68 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,960 (£281) | £521 | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (£0.11) | £0.28 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,505 (£35) | £35 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php155 (£2.18) | £13 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,558 prices entered by 796 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Philippines is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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