Cost of living
United States compared to Philippines
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in United States are roughly 70% higher than in Philippines.
Cost of living
| Item | United States | Philippines |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,306 | 669 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,517 | 1,805 |
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| Without rent one person | 927 | 278 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,383 | 1,074 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,662.95 | 326.85 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,841.14 | 604.19 |
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| Food person | 721 | 251 |
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| Food family | 1,462 | 602 |
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| Transport person | 116.56 | 28.78 |
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| Transport family | 284.67 | 93.8 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.89 years | 69.95 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | United States | Philippines |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.48 | 3.36 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.37 | 20.75 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.14 | 3.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.54 | 1.21 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.12 | 2.24 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.12 | 0.6 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | United States | Philippines |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,552.12 | 291.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,084.85 | 146.3 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,145.8 | 796.71 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,951.22 | 422.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 101.31 | 69.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 214.84 | 113.17 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69.1 | 30.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | United States | Philippines |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.34 | 7.45 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 | 0.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 3.25% | 7.1% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.9 | 3.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.14 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | United States | Philippines |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 1.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.16 | 1.37 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.18 | 1.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.33 | 7.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.06 | 4.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.15 | 8.19 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.99 | 1.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | United States | Philippines |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.23 | 26.73 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.71 | 6.31 |
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| Doctors visit | 134.58 | 12.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.74 | 4.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.34 | 32.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.22 | 64.27 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,665.22 | 146.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,224 | 6,638 |
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