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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.
$ 6.2 per person
$ 1 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 509* (23856 PHP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 47 for 2 ppl.
$ 10.3 per person
$ 2.3 per person
$ 5.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 1145* (53662 PHP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 103 for 2 ppl.
$ 16 per person
$ 4.5 per person
$ 10.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 2304* (108010 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)

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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
Binangonan	19% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Binangonan
Manila	18% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Manila
Batangas	12% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Batangas
Angeles City	5% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Angeles City
Quezon City	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Quezon City
Calamba	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Calamba
Cebu	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Cebu
El Nido	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in El Nido
Tagaytay	1% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Tagaytay
Tarlac City	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tarlac City
Zamboanga	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Zamboanga
Iriga City	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Iriga City
Baguio	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Baguio
Bayombong	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Bayombong
Puerto Princesa (Palawan island)	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Puerto Princesa (Palawan island)
Davao	10% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Davao
Tagbilaran City	10% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tagbilaran City
Naga	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Naga
Dagupan	13% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Dagupan
Boracay	14% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Boracay
Dumaguete	15% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Dumaguete
Bacolod	17% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Bacolod
General Santos	21% less	Travel budget and cost of living in General Santos
Butuan	23% 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 65% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 3.2/person
($ 2.2 to $ 5.3)

80% less than in the United States (USA)

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

3 course dinner

$ 8.5/person
($ 5.3 to $ 14)

69% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 3.2/person
($ 2.2 to $ 4.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 1.3 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

75% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Imported beer

$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

43% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Cappuccino

$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.2)

48% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

68% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

75% 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): $ 108

2-star hotel

$ 38/night
($ 22 to $ 59)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 125

3-star hotel

$ 55/night
($ 32 to $ 90)

69% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

4-star hotel

$ 151/night
($ 110 to $ 204)

42% less than in the United States (USA)

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

5-star hotel

$ 244/night
($ 200 to $ 304)

52% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 26/month
($ 20 to $ 34)

81% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 133

Room with kitchen

$ 79/month
($ 48 to $ 130)

53% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 88/month
($ 49 to $ 141)

47% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Cottage or guest house

$ 48/month
($ 30 to $ 76)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 143/month
($ 81 to $ 228)

19% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Philippines: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in the Philipines costs 39% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

94% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

59% 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)

74% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Eggs

$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)

28% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Cheese

$ 5.5/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 11)

51% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Chicken

$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 5.3)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

47% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Oranges

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)

46% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

72% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Potatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

38% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Salad

$ 1.3/salad
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

21% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Joint of beef

$ 6.1/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 8)

51% 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 47% 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 $ 20)

86% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 77

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.2/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

84% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

38% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.8
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

77% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

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 50% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 130/month
($ 59 to $ 212)

22% 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)

19% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Broadband internet

$ 48/month
($ 33 to $ 75)

31% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 316/month
($ 118 to $ 677)

77% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1408

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 174/month
($ 75 to $ 318)

84% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1124

Flat (centre)

$ 617/month
($ 255 to $ 1690)

72% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2272

Flat (suburbs)

$ 349/month
($ 170 to $ 635)

80% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1782

Gym

$ 41/month
($ 17 to $ 65)

1% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Private nursery

$ 200/month
($ 75 to $ 529)

79% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 981

Private primary school

$ 5064/yr
($ 1690 to $ 12669)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17402

Philippines: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in the Philipines costs 64% less than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 5.3/ticket
($ 4.2 to $ 6.3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Tennis

$ 5/hr
($ 2.2 to $ 10.5)

68% 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 28% less than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 2/pack
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)

75% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 45
($ 22 to $ 75)

6% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Summer dress

$ 28
($ 15 to $ 44)

28% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Trainers

$ 82
($ 55 to $ 107)

1% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leather shoes

$ 70
($ 39 to $ 107)

32% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 102

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Manila

$ 873
(fair price: $ 793)

Los Angeles → Manila

$ 807
(fair price: $ 692)

London → Cebu

$ 884
(fair price: $ 764)

London → Manila

$ 780
(fair price: $ 643)

Dublin → Manila

$ 892
(fair price: $ 808)

Melbourne → Cebu

$ 664
(fair price: $ 609)

New York City → Manila

$ 916
(fair price: $ 778)

New York City → Cebu

$ 1014
(fair price: $ 850)

Sydney → Cebu

$ 671
(fair price: $ 596)

Los Angeles → Cebu

$ 879
(fair price: $ 750)

Toronto (Ontario) → Manila

$ 1082
(fair price: $ 938)

Manchester → Cebu

$ 1003
(fair price: $ 876)

Perth → Cebu

$ 593
(fair price: $ 525)

Edinburgh → Manila

$ 923
(fair price: $ 841)

Toronto (Ontario) → Cebu

$ 1145
(fair price: $ 971)

Dublin → Cebu

$ 995
(fair price: $ 895)

Auckland → Manila

$ 710
(fair price: $ 631)

Montreal → Manila

$ 1241
(fair price: $ 1058)

Auckland → Cebu

$ 777
(fair price: $ 684)

Sydney → Manila

$ 581
(fair price: $ 508)

Montreal → Cebu

$ 1523
(fair price: $ 1299)

Perth → Manila

$ 523
(fair price: $ 483)

Edinburgh → Cebu

$ 1023
(fair price: $ 925)

Melbourne → Manila

$ 560
(fair price: $ 502)

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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 17-01-2020.

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