Cost of Living Comparison Between Philippines and United States

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Cost of Living in United States is 122.8% higher than in Philippines (without rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 179.1% higher than in Philippines
Rent Prices in United States are 466.2% higher than in Philippines
Restaurant Prices in United States are 259.1% higher than in Philippines
Groceries Prices in United States are 106.2% higher than in Philippines
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 292.6% higher than in Philippines

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Restaurants	Philippines Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	217.50 ₱ (3.79 $)	1,147.39 ₱ (20.00 $)	+427.5 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	1,200.00 ₱ (20.92 $)	4,302.71 ₱ (75.00 $)	+258.6 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	200.00 ₱ (3.49 $)	631.06 ₱ (11.00 $)	+215.5 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	75.00 ₱ (1.31 $)	344.22 ₱ (6.00 $)	+359.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	120.00 ₱ (2.09 $)	401.59 ₱ (7.00 $)	+234.7 %
Cappuccino (regular)	133.82 ₱ (2.33 $)	299.53 ₱ (5.22 $)	+123.8 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	41.66 ₱ (0.73 $)	146.50 ₱ (2.55 $)	+251.6 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	22.35 ₱ (0.39 $)	119.37 ₱ (2.08 $)	+434.2 %
Markets	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	388.38 ₱ (6.77 $)	229.39 ₱ (4.00 $)	-40.9 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	65.68 ₱ (1.14 $)	188.87 ₱ (3.29 $)	+187.6 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	24.77 ₱ (0.43 $)	119.48 ₱ (2.08 $)	+382.4 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	117.44 ₱ (2.05 $)	238.40 ₱ (4.16 $)	+103.0 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	200.88 ₱ (3.50 $)	337.32 ₱ (5.88 $)	+67.9 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	111.94 ₱ (1.95 $)	316.28 ₱ (5.51 $)	+182.5 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	190.62 ₱ (3.32 $)	422.37 ₱ (7.36 $)	+121.6 %
Apples (1 lb)	75.76 ₱ (1.32 $)	137.27 ₱ (2.39 $)	+81.2 %
Banana (1 lb)	37.88 ₱ (0.66 $)	43.62 ₱ (0.76 $)	+15.1 %
Oranges (1 lb)	68.68 ₱ (1.20 $)	116.82 ₱ (2.04 $)	+70.1 %
Tomato (1 lb)	41.36 ₱ (0.72 $)	127.74 ₱ (2.23 $)	+208.8 %
Potato (1 lb)	56.85 ₱ (0.99 $)	76.18 ₱ (1.33 $)	+34.0 %
Onion (1 lb)	67.04 ₱ (1.17 $)	79.98 ₱ (1.39 $)	+19.3 %
Lettuce (1 head)	77.76 ₱ (1.36 $)	126.38 ₱ (2.20 $)	+62.5 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	41.00 ₱ (0.71 $)	127.57 ₱ (2.22 $)	+211.2 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	360.00 ₱ (6.28 $)	860.54 ₱ (15.00 $)	+139.0 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	66.25 ₱ (1.15 $)	111.38 ₱ (1.94 $)	+68.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	105.22 ₱ (1.83 $)	205.85 ₱ (3.59 $)	+95.6 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	167.50 ₱ (2.92 $)	573.70 ₱ (10.00 $)	+242.5 %
Transportation	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	15.00 ₱ (0.26 $)	143.42 ₱ (2.50 $)	+856.2 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	600.00 ₱ (10.46 $)	3,729.02 ₱ (65.00 $)	+521.5 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	45.00 ₱ (0.78 $)	215.14 ₱ (3.75 $)	+378.1 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	24.14 ₱ (0.42 $)	160.63 ₱ (2.80 $)	+565.4 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	150.00 ₱ (2.61 $)	1,721.09 ₱ (30.00 $)	+1,047.4 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	246.68 ₱ (4.30 $)	201.64 ₱ (3.51 $)	-18.3 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	1,300,000.00 ₱ (22,660.12 $)	1,721,085.00 ₱ (30,000.00 $)	+32.4 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	1,195,965.74 ₱ (20,846.72 $)	1,489,484.66 ₱ (25,963.01 $)	+24.5 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	6,120.93 ₱ (106.69 $)	11,927.72 ₱ (207.91 $)	+94.9 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	1,682.32 ₱ (29.32 $)	3,280.31 ₱ (57.18 $)	+95.0 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	1,724.11 ₱ (30.05 $)	4,101.83 ₱ (71.50 $)	+137.9 %
Sports And Leisure	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	1,804.22 ₱ (31.45 $)	2,671.65 ₱ (46.57 $)	+48.1 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	302.61 ₱ (5.27 $)	1,251.78 ₱ (21.82 $)	+313.7 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	350.00 ₱ (6.10 $)	808.62 ₱ (14.09 $)	+131.0 %
Childcare	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	6,323.56 ₱ (110.23 $)	78,933.73 ₱ (1,375.88 $)	+1,148.2 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	269,270.05 ₱ (4,693.61 $)	1,298,202.83 ₱ (22,628.80 $)	+382.1 %
Clothing And Shoes	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	2,493.50 ₱ (43.46 $)	2,984.73 ₱ (52.03 $)	+19.7 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	1,378.64 ₱ (24.03 $)	2,444.30 ₱ (42.61 $)	+77.3 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	4,054.12 ₱ (70.67 $)	5,133.84 ₱ (89.49 $)	+26.6 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	3,566.24 ₱ (62.16 $)	6,494.62 ₱ (113.21 $)	+82.1 %
Rent Per Month	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	17,774.35 ₱ (309.82 $)	100,097.32 ₱ (1,744.78 $)	+463.2 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	9,972.08 ₱ (173.82 $)	82,501.99 ₱ (1,438.08 $)	+727.3 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	37,496.68 ₱ (653.60 $)	166,991.51 ₱ (2,910.81 $)	+345.4 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	20,816.93 ₱ (362.86 $)	137,650.49 ₱ (2,399.37 $)	+561.2 %
Buy Apartment Price	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	12,032.75 ₱ (209.74 $)	17,238.23 ₱ (300.48 $)	+43.3 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	5,807.17 ₱ (101.22 $)	14,432.01 ₱ (251.56 $)	+148.5 %
Salaries And Financing	Philippines Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	22,718.35 ₱ (396.00 $)	248,904.98 ₱ (4,338.63 $)	+995.6 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	7.28	6.57	-9.6 %
Last update:	March 2025	March 2025
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