Cost of Living
Restaurants
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant
₱400
Meal for Two at a Mid-range Restaurant
(3 courses)
(3 courses)
₱3K
McMeal at McDonald's
₱264
Domestic Beer (0.5L)
₱143
Imported Beer (0.33L bottle)
₱200
Cappuccino (regular)
₱162
Coca-Cola/Pepsi
(0.33L bottle)
(0.33L bottle)
₱65
Water (0.33L bottle)
₱28
Market Prices
Milk (1L)
₱126
Loaf of Fresh Bread (500g)
₱83
Rice (1kg)
₱62
Eggs (12 pieces)
₱138
Cheese (1kg)
₱453
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
₱291
Beef (1kg)
₱438
Apples (1kg)
₱256
Bananas (1kg)
₱117
Oranges (1kg)
₱150
Tomatoes (1kg)
₱125
Potatoes (1kg)
₱190
Onion (1kg)
₱220
Lettuce (1 head)
₱63
Water (1.5L)
₱66
Bottle of Wine (mid-range)
₱400
Local Beer (0.5L)
₱86
Imported Beer (0.33L)
₱132
Cigarettes (20 pieces)
₱165
Transportation
One-way Ticket
(Local Transport)
(Local Transport)
₱59
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
₱4K
Taxi Start (Initial Fare)
₱40
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
₱14
Taxi 1-hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff)
(Normal Tariff)
₱120
Gasoline (1 liter)
₱63
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
₱2M
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6L 97kW Comfort
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
₱1M
Sports and Recreation
Fitness Club
(Monthly Membership)
(Monthly Membership)
₱3K
Tennis Court Rent
(1 Hour on Weekend)
(1 Hour on Weekend)
₱667
Cinema
(International Release)
(International Release)
₱450
Utilities
Basic Utilities
(85m² Apartment)
(85m² Apartment)
₱10K
Mobile Internet (10 GB+ Data)
₱1K
Internet
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
₱2K
Childcare
Preschool (1 month)
₱11K
International Primary School
(1 year)
(1 year)
₱433K
Clothing and Footwear
1 Pair of Jeans
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
₱4K
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
₱2K
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes
(Mid-range)
(Mid-range)
₱5K
1 Pair of Men's Leather Business Shoes
₱7K