Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Philippines
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Economic & Living Costs in Philippines
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
100-500 ₱
Avg: 300 ₱
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
750-3000 ₱
Avg: 1875 ₱
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
150-277 ₱
Avg: 213.5 ₱
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
50-150 ₱
Avg: 100 ₱
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
8000-45709.09 ₱
Avg: 26854.55 ₱
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
5000-25000 ₱
Avg: 15000 ₱
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
15000-120111 ₱
Avg: 67555.5 ₱
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
10000-55000 ₱
Avg: 32500 ₱
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
13-40 ₱
Avg: 26.5 ₱
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
150-350 ₱
Avg: 250 ₱
Monthly Transport Pass
450-1500 ₱
Avg: 975 ₱
Gasoline (1L)
57-77.85 ₱
Avg: 67.42 ₱
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
3777.78-11000 ₱
Avg: 7388.89 ₱
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
1428-2500 ₱
Avg: 1964 ₱
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
450-2499 ₱
Avg: 1474.5 ₱
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
82-150 ₱
Avg: 116 ₱
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
50-105.82 ₱
Avg: 77.91 ₱
Eggs (12)
84-163.2 ₱
Avg: 123.6 ₱
Local Cheese (1kg)
180-1100 ₱
Avg: 640 ₱
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
800-3000 ₱
Avg: 1900 ₱
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
200-500 ₱
Avg: 350 ₱
Cinema Ticket
250-500 ₱
Avg: 375 ₱
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
3333.33-36583 ₱
Avg: 19958.17 ₱
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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