Cost of Living in Philippines
Summary of cost of living in Philippines:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,734.0€ (110,577.6₱), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 501.9€ (32,008.1₱), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Philippines is, on average, 37.9% lower than in Latvia.
- Rent in Philippines is, on average, 34.0% lower than in Latvia.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 223.30 ₱ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,200.00 ₱ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 ₱ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 75.00 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 120.00 ₱ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 133.80 ₱ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 42.33 ₱ | |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 22.62 ₱ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 103.12 ₱ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 72.63 ₱ | |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 55.25 ₱ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 118.16 ₱ | |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 443.55 ₱ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 247.51 ₱ | |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 421.67 ₱ | |
| Apples (1kg) | 171.18 ₱ | |
| Banana (1kg) | 83.19 ₱ | |
| Oranges (1kg) | 153.38 ₱ | |
| Tomato (1kg) | 91.66 ₱ | |
| Potato (1kg) | 128.15 ₱ | |
| Onion (1kg) | 146.85 ₱ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 80.29 ₱ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 41.02 ₱ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 360.00 ₱ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 66.54 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 107.52 ₱ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 170.00 ₱ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 ₱ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 600.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 ₱ | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 65.02 ₱ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,300,000.00 ₱ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,205,302.50 ₱ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 6,130.20 ₱ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,623.42 ₱ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,706.85 ₱ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,831.70 ₱ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 314.63 ₱ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 350.00 ₱ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 6,018.45 ₱ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 257,432.89 ₱ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,569.05 ₱ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,423.03 ₱ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,140.45 ₱ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,608.75 ₱ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,810.97 ₱ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,133.82 ₱ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 37,209.26 ₱ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 20,026.91 ₱ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 136,566.33 ₱ | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 63,355.57 ₱ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 22,625.30 ₱ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.22 |
Prices in Philippines
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Last update: 10 June 2025
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Last update: 10 June 2025
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