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Travel budget in the Philipines

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Philippines: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the Philipines for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 23 for 2 ppl.
$ 6.1 per person
$ 1 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 509* (24164 PHP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 47 for 2 ppl.
$ 10.3 per person
$ 2.3 per person
$ 5.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1152* (54740 PHP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 104 for 2 ppl.
$ 17 per person
$ 4.5 per person
$ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 2349* (111636 PHP)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in the Philipines in 2020

Cost of living: Philippines VS United States

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On average, the cost of living in the Philipines in 2020 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Cost of living in the Philipines by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in the Philipines compared to the national average.

Cities	/Philippines	View Details
Angeles City	18% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Angeles City
Manila	14% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Manila
Binangonan	13% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Binangonan
Batangas	13% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Batangas
Tagaytay	7% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Tagaytay
El Nido	7% more	Travel budget and cost of living in El Nido
Quezon City	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Quezon City
Calamba	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Calamba
Baguio	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Baguio
Cebu	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cebu
Zamboanga	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Zamboanga
Tarlac City	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tarlac City
Davao	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Davao
Iriga City	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Iriga City
Boracay	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Boracay
Puerto Princesa (Palawan island)	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Puerto Princesa (Palawan island)
General Santos	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in General Santos
Bayombong	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Bayombong
Dagupan	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Dagupan
Tagbilaran City	13% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tagbilaran City
Dumaguete	14% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Dumaguete
Naga	14% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Naga
Bacolod	15% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Bacolod
Butuan	24% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Butuan
Iligan City	28% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Iligan City

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Local prices in the Philipines by expense type

Philippines: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in the Philipines costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 3.1/person
($ 1.4 to $ 6.3)

79% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 9.4/person
($ 5.3 to $ 22)

67% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 3.1/person
($ 2.5 to $ 4.2)

61% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2

Local beer

$ 1.3 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

75% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

37% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 2.4/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)

44% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

74% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Philippines: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the Philipines costs 58% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 28/night
($ 22 to $ 36)

74% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 38/night
($ 23 to $ 58)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 55/night
($ 33 to $ 90)

69% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 152/night
($ 112 to $ 204)

42% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 244/night
($ 201 to $ 300)

52% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 26/month
($ 20 to $ 34)

81% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 81/month
($ 48 to $ 131)

52% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 88/month
($ 51 to $ 141)

47% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 49/month
($ 30 to $ 73)

77% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 138/month
($ 83 to $ 211)

21% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Philippines: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in the Philipines costs 34% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.5)

109% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

73% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

22% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 6.2/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 17)

45% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 5.4)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.5)

42% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Oranges

$ 2.5/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 5.6)

39% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

69% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Potatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.1)

33% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 1.6/salad
($ 0.6 to $ 3.1)

10% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

56% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 6.3/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 9.4)

49% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Philippines: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in the Philipines costs 44% less than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)

91% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 10.5/month
($ 4.8 to $ 22)

85% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 75

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.2/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

83% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

53% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.8
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

74% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 47/24hrs
($ 32 to $ 112)

19% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Philippines: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in the Philipines costs 46% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 138/month
($ 64 to $ 211)

16% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

17% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 51/month
($ 33 to $ 81)

26% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 359/month
($ 149 to $ 774)

74% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1391

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 200/month
($ 85 to $ 421)

82% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1112

Flat (centre)

$ 771/month
($ 316 to $ 2288)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2230

Flat (suburbs)

$ 391/month
($ 211 to $ 1053)

77% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1762

Gym

$ 41/month
($ 13 to $ 69)

6% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 222/month
($ 79 to $ 633)

77% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 964

Private primary school

$ 5852/yr
($ 2105 to $ 21032)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16769

Philippines: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in the Philipines costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 5.5/ticket
($ 4.2 to $ 8.4)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 5.9/hr
($ 2.5 to $ 10.5)

63% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Philippines: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in the Philipines costs 24% less than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 2.2/pack
($ 1.8 to $ 2.6)

74% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2

Levi's jeans

$ 45
($ 17 to $ 85)

2% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 29
($ 10.5 to $ 53)

24% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 84
($ 53 to $ 106)

7% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 72
($ 33 to $ 106)

27% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 100

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Manila

$ 836
(fair price: $ 689)

London → Manila

$ 818
(fair price: $ 682)

New York City → Manila

$ 952
(fair price: $ 768)

Manchester → Manila

$ 884
(fair price: $ 780)

Toronto (Ontario) → Manila

$ 1122
(fair price: $ 941)

London → Cebu

$ 894
(fair price: $ 771)

Dublin → Manila

$ 888
(fair price: $ 800)

New York City → Cebu

$ 995
(fair price: $ 838)

Melbourne → Cebu

$ 659
(fair price: $ 599)

Los Angeles → Cebu

$ 878
(fair price: $ 745)

Sydney → Cebu

$ 661
(fair price: $ 581)

Auckland → Manila

$ 748
(fair price: $ 625)

Manchester → Cebu

$ 1005
(fair price: $ 873)

Edinburgh → Manila

$ 930
(fair price: $ 837)

Perth → Cebu

$ 587
(fair price: $ 521)

Montreal → Manila

$ 1212
(fair price: $ 1016)

Toronto (Ontario) → Cebu

$ 1168
(fair price: $ 966)

Sydney → Manila

$ 633
(fair price: $ 523)

Dublin → Cebu

$ 1001
(fair price: $ 893)

Melbourne → Manila

$ 629
(fair price: $ 548)

Auckland → Cebu

$ 793
(fair price: $ 677)

Perth → Manila

$ 566
(fair price: $ 495)

Montreal → Cebu

$ 1514
(fair price: $ 1289)

Edinburgh → Cebu

$ 1040
(fair price: $ 934)

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About the information on the cost of living in the Philipines

The information about the cost of living in the Philipines shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in the Philipines updated on 23-09-2020.

Travel budget and cost of living in the Philipines how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in the Philipines

Philippines: calculate your travel budget

Philippines: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in the Philipines in 2020

Cost of living: Philippines VS United States

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Cost of living in the Philipines by city

Local prices in the Philipines by expense type

Philippines: Restaurant budget

Philippines: Hotel and accommodation budget

Philippines: Supermarket food budget

Philippines: Public and private transport budget

Philippines: Budget for living and housing

Philippines: Leisure activity budget

Philippines: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

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