Cost of Living Comparison Between Philippines and Japan 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Japan is 56.8% higher than in Philippines (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Japan is 61.5% higher than in Philippines | |
| Rent Prices in Japan are 84.6% higher than in Philippines | |
| Restaurant Prices in Japan are 55.7% higher than in Philippines | |
| Groceries Prices in Japan are 59.5% higher than in Philippines | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Japan is 247.1% higher than in Philippines | |
Restaurants | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
240.00 ₱ (651.37 ¥) |
368.46 ₱ (1,000.00 ¥) |
+53.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,240.00 ₱ (3,365.39 ¥) |
2,118.63 ₱ (5,750.00 ¥) |
+70.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
200.00 ₱ (542.80 ¥) |
294.77 ₱ (800.00 ¥) |
+47.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
80.00 ₱ (217.12 ¥) |
184.23 ₱ (500.00 ¥) |
+130.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
120.00 ₱ (325.68 ¥) |
221.07 ₱ (600.00 ¥) |
+84.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
136.76 ₱ (371.16 ¥) |
179.05 ₱ (485.94 ¥) |
+30.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
44.92 ₱ (121.92 ¥) |
62.16 ₱ (168.71 ¥) |
+38.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
23.33 ₱ (63.30 ¥) |
42.97 ₱ (116.62 ¥) |
+84.2 % |
Markets | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
105.60 ₱ (286.61 ¥) |
83.43 ₱ (226.43 ¥) |
-21.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
67.40 ₱ (182.92 ¥) |
74.03 ₱ (200.93 ¥) |
+9.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
25.49 ₱ (69.18 ¥) |
123.85 ₱ (336.14 ¥) |
+385.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
120.17 ₱ (326.16 ¥) |
119.10 ₱ (323.25 ¥) |
-0.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
198.45 ₱ (538.60 ¥) |
288.90 ₱ (784.09 ¥) |
+45.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
115.51 ₱ (313.49 ¥) |
170.11 ₱ (461.67 ¥) |
+47.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
194.96 ₱ (529.12 ¥) |
477.30 ₱ (1,295.42 ¥) |
+144.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
77.18 ₱ (209.46 ¥) |
128.96 ₱ (350.00 ¥) |
+67.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
39.29 ₱ (106.64 ¥) |
65.02 ₱ (176.45 ¥) |
+65.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
68.80 ₱ (186.73 ¥) |
112.70 ₱ (305.87 ¥) |
+63.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
42.49 ₱ (115.32 ¥) |
114.22 ₱ (310.00 ¥) |
+168.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
60.38 ₱ (163.87 ¥) |
69.87 ₱ (189.64 ¥) |
+15.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
67.59 ₱ (183.45 ¥) |
68.14 ₱ (184.94 ¥) |
+0.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
82.86 ₱ (224.87 ¥) |
73.95 ₱ (200.70 ¥) |
-10.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
40.88 ₱ (110.96 ¥) |
49.82 ₱ (135.21 ¥) |
+21.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
390.00 ₱ (1,058.47 ¥) |
534.26 ₱ (1,450.00 ¥) |
+37.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
70.38 ₱ (191.01 ¥) |
114.22 ₱ (310.01 ¥) |
+62.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
108.80 ₱ (295.28 ¥) |
149.21 ₱ (404.96 ¥) |
+37.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
180.00 ₱ (488.52 ¥) |
228.44 ₱ (620.00 ¥) |
+26.9 % |
Transportation | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
15.00 ₱ (40.71 ¥) |
82.90 ₱ (225.00 ¥) |
+452.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
800.00 ₱ (2,171.22 ¥) |
3,070.47 ₱ (8,333.33 ¥) |
+283.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
45.00 ₱ (122.13 ¥) |
213.70 ₱ (580.00 ¥) |
+374.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
23.34 ₱ (63.33 ¥) |
290.56 ₱ (788.58 ¥) |
+1,145.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
120.00 ₱ (325.68 ¥) |
1,142.18 ₱ (3,099.90 ¥) |
+851.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
64.79 ₱ (175.83 ¥) |
64.04 ₱ (173.82 ¥) |
-1.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
1,340,000.00 ₱ (3,636,791.03 ¥) |
1,265,280.29 ₱ (3,434,000.00 ¥) |
-5.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
1,205,070.42 ₱ (3,270,589.03 ¥) |
903,990.19 ₱ (2,453,450.30 ¥) |
-25.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
6,180.16 ₱ (16,773.09 ¥) |
9,201.67 ₱ (24,973.53 ¥) |
+48.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
1,309.18 ₱ (3,553.15 ¥) |
1,433.37 ₱ (3,890.20 ¥) |
+9.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
1,693.31 ₱ (4,595.69 ¥) |
1,908.12 ₱ (5,178.68 ¥) |
+12.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
1,894.71 ₱ (5,142.30 ¥) |
3,141.98 ₱ (8,527.40 ¥) |
+65.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
345.34 ₱ (937.25 ¥) |
1,094.84 ₱ (2,971.43 ¥) |
+217.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
350.00 ₱ (949.91 ¥) |
700.07 ₱ (1,900.00 ¥) |
+100.0 % |
Childcare | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
7,977.97 ₱ (21,652.40 ¥) |
30,863.01 ₱ (83,762.93 ¥) |
+286.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
340,627.97 ₱ (924,472.21 ¥) |
708,303.20 ₱ (1,922,351.28 ¥) |
+107.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
2,658.60 ₱ (7,215.51 ¥) |
2,517.94 ₱ (6,833.74 ¥) |
-5.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
1,496.70 ₱ (4,062.08 ¥) |
1,686.85 ₱ (4,578.15 ¥) |
+12.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
4,220.23 ₱ (11,453.79 ¥) |
3,308.94 ₱ (8,980.53 ¥) |
-21.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
3,745.41 ₱ (10,165.14 ¥) |
4,731.69 ₱ (12,841.91 ¥) |
+26.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
19,910.92 ₱ (54,038.70 ¥) |
32,120.47 ₱ (87,175.70 ¥) |
+61.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
11,034.79 ₱ (29,948.67 ¥) |
21,336.30 ₱ (57,907.21 ¥) |
+93.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
39,881.57 ₱ (108,239.49 ¥) |
74,481.69 ₱ (202,145.04 ¥) |
+86.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
21,826.74 ₱ (59,238.28 ¥) |
43,078.46 ₱ (116,915.92 ¥) |
+97.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
16,804.85 ₱ (45,608.75 ¥) |
32,205.23 ₱ (87,405.75 ¥) |
+91.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
8,077.43 ₱ (21,922.34 ¥) |
16,512.35 ₱ (44,814.91 ¥) |
+104.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Philippines Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
20,531.09 ₱ (55,721.85 ¥) |
115,098.40 ₱ (312,379.71 ¥) |
+460.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.07 | 1.97 | -72.2 % |
| Last update: | 26 February 2026 | 23 February 2026 | |
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