Prices in the Philippines

Manila · PHP

vs the USOverall−26%Groceries−35%Eating out−57%Bills and post−63%Furniture and homeware−47%Transport and cars−15%Phones and electronics+9%Games and entertainment−29%Subscriptions and apps−26%Fashion−19%Travel and study abroad−20%Philippines or United States: which is cheaper?

Groceries

Item	Local price	In USD	In the US	vs the US
Milk (1 litre)	PHP170	2.69	1.08	+148%
Eggs (dozen)	PHP105.72	1.67	2.32	−28%
Butter (1 kg)	PHP730	11.56	8.77	+32%
Rice (1 kg)	PHP45.54	0.72	2.43	−70%
Sliced bread (500 g)	PHP77.71	1.23	2.05	−40%
Flour (1 kg)	PHP93.50	1.48	1.18	+25%
Spaghetti (500 g)	PHP40.94	0.65	1.53	−58%
Chicken breast (1 kg)	PHP380	6.02	9.04	−33%
Minced beef (1 kg)	PHP618.10	9.79	14.89	−34%
Tomatoes (1 kg)	PHP129.19	2.05	4.59	−55%
Potatoes (1 kg)	PHP172.69	2.73	2.18	+25%
Onions (1 kg)	PHP157.92	2.50	2.64	−5%
Apples (1 kg)	PHP145.59	2.30	5.87	−61%
Bananas (1 kg)	PHP96.24	1.52	1.44	+6%
Oranges (1 kg)	PHP143.71	2.28	3.80	−40%
Sugar (1 kg)	PHP81.49	1.29	2.21	−42%
Cooking oil (1 litre)	PHP132.50	2.10	3.09	−32%
Coffee (1 kg)	PHP505	8.00	20.39	−61%
Coca-Cola (500 ml)	PHP37.50	0.59	2.48	−76%
Bottled water (500 ml)	PHP11	0.17	2.19	−92%
Red Bull (250 ml)	PHP92	1.46	2.81	−48%
Canned beer (one can)	PHP84.50	1.34	1.75	−23%
Nutella (350 g)	PHP334.50	5.30	—	—
Kikkoman soy sauce (100 ml)	PHP36.10	0.57	—	—
Cup Noodles (one cup)	PHP54.38	0.86	—	—
Shin Ramyun (one pack)	No data
Pringles (100 g)	PHP105.30	1.67	—	—
Oreo (100 g)	PHP40.95	0.65	—	—
KitKat (one bar)	PHP43.28	0.69	—	—
Häagen-Dazs vanilla (100 ml)	No data
Monster Energy (355 ml)	No data
IKEA meatballs (1 kg)	No data
Salmon (1 kg)	PHP1,650	26.12	35.24	−26%
Chicken thighs (1 kg)	PHP219.02	3.47	8.80	−61%
Bacon (100 g)	PHP51	0.81	1.54	−48%
Ham (100 g)	PHP23.33	0.37	1.41	−74%
Sausages (1 kg)	PHP188	2.98	8.21	−64%
Shrimp (1 kg)	PHP610	9.66	18.72	−48%
Canned tuna (100 g)	PHP24.84	0.39	0.91	−57%
Cheese (1 kg)	PHP1,152	18.24	13.51	+35%
Plain yoghurt (1 kg)	PHP347.50	5.50	3.63	+52%
Ice cream (1 litre)	PHP103.12	1.63	3.52	−54%
Tofu (1 kg)	PHP158	2.50	5.27	−53%
Soy milk (1 litre)	PHP110	1.74	2.58	−33%
Carrots (1 kg)	PHP159.91	2.53	3.08	−18%
Cabbage (1 kg)	PHP156.43	2.48	1.74	+42%
Lettuce (one head)	PHP81	1.28	2.79	−54%
Cucumbers (1 kg)	PHP95.17	1.51	—	—
Broccoli (1 kg)	PHP250	3.96	4.61	−14%
Mushrooms (1 kg)	No data
Bell peppers (1 kg)	PHP234.03	3.71	—	—
Garlic (1 kg)	PHP149.84	2.37	—	—
Lemons (1 kg)	PHP163.19	2.58	4.95	−48%
Grapes (1 kg)	PHP242.61	3.84	5.57	−31%
Strawberries (1 kg)	PHP611.18	9.68	8.80	+10%
Avocado (one)	No data
Kiwifruit (one)	No data
Pineapple (one)	PHP60	0.95	2.39	−60%
Blueberries (100 g)	PHP30	0.47	1.54	−69%
Olive oil (1 litre)	PHP1,035	16.39	16.00	+2%
Salt (1 kg)	PHP42.15	0.67	1.34	−50%
Oats (1 kg)	PHP210.42	3.33	4.61	−28%
Canned tomatoes (400 g)	PHP57.50	0.91	0.95	−4%
Honey (500 g)	PHP514.50	8.15	5.86	+39%
Peanut butter (100 g)	PHP54.85	0.87	0.66	+32%
Strawberry jam (100 g)	PHP96.86	1.53	0.74	+106%
Milk chocolate bar (100 g)	PHP93.64	1.48	2.56	−42%
Black tea bags (100 bags)	PHP639	10.12	4.99	+103%
Indomie Mi Goreng (one pack)	PHP24	0.38	0.92	−59%
Orange juice (1 litre)	PHP226.67	3.59	3.30	+9%
Local beer (350 ml)	PHP57.80	0.92	1.40	−35%
Asahi Super Dry (350 ml)	PHP86.44	1.37	1.81	−24%
Corona Extra (355 ml)	PHP116.18	1.84	1.42	+30%
Guinness Draught (440 ml)	No data
Yellow Tail Shiraz (750 ml)	PHP565	8.94	5.99	+49%
Johnnie Walker Black Label (700 ml)	PHP1,150	18.21	34.52	−47%
Jack Daniel's (700 ml)	PHP1,465	23.19	16.79	+38%
Absolut Vodka (700 ml)	PHP790	12.51	17.72	−29%
Moet & Chandon Imperial (750 ml)	PHP3,350	53.04	61.99	−14%
Pepsi (350 ml)	PHP33.27	0.53	—	—
Perrier (1 litre)	PHP166.67	2.64	—	—
S.Pellegrino (1 litre)	No data
Evian (1.5 litres)	PHP159.50	2.53	—	—
Yakult (one bottle)	PHP10	0.16	—	—
Nescafé Gold (200 g)	No data
Ferrero Rocher (200 g)	No data
Kellogg's Corn Flakes (500 g)	No data
Heinz ketchup (500 g)	No data
Lay's Classic (100 g)	No data
Barilla spaghetti (500 g)	No data
Haribo Goldbears (200 g)	No data
M&M's Peanut (100 g)	No data
Snickers (one bar)	No data
Pocky (one box)	No data
Lindt Lindor (200 g)	No data
Toblerone (100 g)	No data
Kewpie mayonnaise (450 g)	No data
Lurpak butter (250 g)	No data
Philadelphia cream cheese (200 g)	No data
Ben & Jerry's (one pint)	No data
Beef sirloin (1 kg)	PHP507.54	8.04	30.53	−74%
Beef ribeye (1 kg)	PHP451.19	7.14	44.07	−84%
Beef rump (1 kg)	PHP505	8.00	18.45	−57%
Beef chuck (1 kg)	PHP432.50	6.85	20.02	−66%
Beef brisket (1 kg)	PHP449.48	7.12	—	—
Pork belly (1 kg)	PHP365.41	5.79	—	—
Pork loin (1 kg)	PHP367.64	5.82	9.96	−42%
Pork shoulder (1 kg)	PHP310.91	4.92	8.80	−44%
Pork tenderloin (1 kg)	PHP446.29	7.07	11.00	−36%
Minced pork (1 kg)	PHP288.10	4.56	9.68	−53%
Chicken tenderloin (1 kg)	No data
Chicken wings (1 kg)	PHP226.83	3.59	8.80	−59%
Whole chicken (1 kg)	PHP211.13	3.34	4.47	−25%

Eating out

Item	Local price	In USD	In the US	vs the US
Big Mac	PHP169	2.68	6.22	−57%
Cigarettes (pack)	No data
IQOS tobacco sticks (one pack)	PHP180	2.85	—	—
IQOS ILUMA (device)	PHP2,990	47.34	—	—
Five Guys Cheeseburger	No data
KFC Original Recipe chicken (one piece)	PHP105	1.66	—	—
KFC fries (regular)	PHP75	1.19	—	—
Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino	No data
Starbucks Caffè Americano	No data
Sushiro cheapest plate	No data
IKEA hot dog	PHP40	0.63	1.00	−37%
IKEA meatballs	PHP265	4.20	9.99	−58%
IKEA soft ice cream	PHP15	0.24	1.75	−86%

Bills and post

Item	Local price	In USD	In the US	vs the US
Electricity (1 kWh)	PHP15.06	0.24	0.29	−17%
TV licence fee (yearly)	No data
Stamp for a letter	PHP18	0.28	0.82	−65%
Airmail postcard abroad	PHP43	0.68	1.75	−61%
Parcel to Japan (1 kg)	PHP2,146	33.97	103	−67%

Furniture and homeware

Item	Local price	In USD	In the US	vs the US
IKEA BILLY bookcase	PHP3,499	55.40	79.00	−30%
IKEA KALLAX shelf unit	PHP4,999	79.14	79.99	−1%
IKEA LACK side table	PHP599	9.48	16.99	−44%
IKEA POÄNG armchair	PHP4,999	79.14	149	−47%
IKEA MARKUS office chair	PHP9,999	158	300	−47%
IKEA FRAKTA blue bag	PHP29	0.46	0.99	−54%
IKEA BLÅHAJ shark	PHP999	15.82	29.99	−47%
Le Creuset casserole (20 cm)	No data
Moleskine notebook	No data
MUJI gel ink pen	No data
Philips Hue starter kit	No data
Listerine (500 ml)	PHP261	4.13	8.32	−50%
Gillette Fusion5 blade (one)	No data
Colgate toothpaste (100 g)	No data
Brita cartridge (one)	No data

Transport and cars

Item	Local price	In USD	In the US	vs the US
Metro single ride	PHP20	0.32	3.00	−89%
City bus ride	PHP18estimate	0.28	3.00	−91%
Transit day pass	No data
Transit pass (month)	No data
Taxi flag-fall	No data
Airport train to the city	No data
Petrol (1 litre)	PHP86.90	1.38	1.06	+30%
Diesel (1 litre)	PHP93.80	1.49	1.62	−8%
Tesla Model 3	PHP1,838,000	29,099	36,990	−21%
Tesla Model Y	PHP2,369,000	37,505	39,990	−6%

Phones and electronics

Item	Local price	In USD	In the US	vs the US
iPhone	PHP69,990	1,108	929	+19%
iPhone Pro	PHP94,990	1,504	1,199	+25%
Galaxy S26	PHP68,990	1,092	1,000	+9%
Galaxy Z Fold8	PHP109,990	1,741	1,900	−8%
iPad	PHP32,990	522	449	+16%
MacBook Air	PHP89,990	1,425	1,299	+10%
MacBook Pro 14-inch	PHP144,990	2,295	1,999	+15%
Mac mini	PHP64,990	1,029	899	+14%
AirPods Pro	PHP16,490	261	249	+5%
Apple Watch	PHP28,990	459	399	+15%
AirTag (single)	PHP1,990	31.51	29.00	+9%
Apple Vision Pro	No data
Sony WH-1000XM6	PHP27,999	443	460	−4%
Fujifilm X100VI	No data
DJI Osmo Pocket 3	No data
Garmin Forerunner 265	PHP27,690	438	450	−3%
Logitech MX Master 3S	No data
AirPods	PHP9,490	150	129	+16%
Apple Pencil Pro	PHP8,690	138	129	+7%
Galaxy Watch	PHP22,990	364	380	−4%
Google Pixel	No data
Google Pixel Pro	No data
GoPro HERO13 Black	No data
Bose QuietComfort Ultra	PHP27,900	442	449	−2%
Samsung 990 PRO (2 TB)	No data
Dyson hair dryer	No data
Dyson Airwrap	No data
De'Longhi Magnifica S	PHP58,800	931	—	—
KitchenAid stand mixer	No data
SodaStream	No data

Games and entertainment

Item	Local price	In USD	In the US	vs the US
PlayStation 5	PHP40,032	634	650	−2%
Nintendo Switch 2	No data
Steam Deck OLED	No data
PlayStation Plus (12 months)	No data
Nintendo Switch Online (12 months)	PHP899	14.23	19.99	−29%
PlayStation Plus Premium (12 months)	No data
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (12 months)	PHP1,799	28.48	49.99	−43%
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (monthly)	No data
PlayStation Portal	No data
Meta Quest 3S	No data
Xbox Series X	No data
DualSense controller	No data

Subscriptions and apps

Item	Local price	In USD	In the US	vs the US
Netflix (monthly)	PHP449	7.11	19.99	−64%
Spotify (monthly)	PHP169	2.68	12.99	−79%
YouTube Premium (monthly)	No data
Disney+ (monthly)	PHP289	4.58	—	—
Amazon Prime (monthly)	No data
Apple Music (monthly)	PHP169	2.68	11.99	−78%
Apple TV (monthly)	PHP369	5.84	14.99	−61%
iCloud+ 2TB (monthly)	PHP699	11.07	9.99	+11%
ChatGPT Plus (monthly)	PHP999	15.82	19.99	−21%
Claude Pro (monthly)	PHP1,290	20.42	20.00	+2%
Google AI Pro (monthly)	PHP1,100	17.41	19.99	−13%
Microsoft 365 Personal (yearly)	PHP4,899	77.56	99.99	−22%
Canva Pro (monthly)	PHP300	4.75	—	—
X Premium (monthly)	PHP350	5.54	11.00	−50%
Discord Nitro (monthly)	PHP269	4.26	9.99	−57%
NordVPN (monthly)	PHP699	11.07	13.99	−21%
Super Duolingo (yearly)	PHP1,650estimate	26.12	83.99	−69%
Costco membership (yearly)	No data
Final Cut Pro (Mac)	PHP19,990	316	300	+5%
Windows 11 Home	PHP9,999	158	139	+14%
Telegram Premium (monthly)	PHP215	3.40	4.99	−32%
Bumble Premium (monthly)	PHP269	4.26	—	—
Headspace (monthly)	PHP149	2.36	12.99	−82%
Strava (monthly)	PHP219	3.47	11.99	−71%
The Economist (yearly)	PHP21,490	340	289	+18%
Financial Times (monthly)	PHP2,490estimate	39.42	45.00	−12%
HBO Max (monthly)	PHP269	4.26	18.49	−77%
Crunchyroll (monthly)	PHP99	1.57	9.99	−84%
The New York Times (monthly)	No data
Paramount+ (monthly)	No data
DAZN (monthly)	No data
Adobe Creative Cloud Pro (monthly)	PHP2,399	37.98	—	—
Adobe Photography plan (monthly)	PHP839	13.28	—	—
1Password (monthly)	USD4.99	4.99	4.99	Same
Zoom Pro (monthly)	PHP971.49plus tax	15.38	16.99	−9%
Evernote (monthly)	PHP229	3.63	14.99	−76%
ExpressVPN (1 month)	PHP799plus taxestimate	12.65	14.99	−16%
Apple One (monthly)	PHP499	7.90	21.95	−64%
Apple Arcade (monthly)	PHP369	5.84	6.99	−16%
Apple Fitness+ (monthly)	PHP149	2.36	9.99	−76%
Logic Pro (Mac)	PHP12,990	206	200	+3%
AppleCare+ for iPhone 17 (2 years)	No data
Google One 2 TB (monthly)	PHP599	9.48	9.99	−5%
YouTube Premium Family (monthly)	PHP489	7.74	34.99	−78%
YouTube Music Premium (monthly)	PHP199	3.15	15.99	−80%
Microsoft 365 Family (yearly)	PHP6,099	96.56	130	−26%
Microsoft 365 Premium (monthly)	PHP1,099	17.40	19.99	−13%
Office Home 2024	PHP8,399	133	180	−26%

Fashion

Item	Local price	In USD	In the US	vs the US
UNIQLO Ultra Light Down	No data
UNIQLO AIRism T-shirt	PHP790	12.51	24.90	−50%
UNIQLO HEATTECH	PHP790	12.51	19.90	−37%
Levi's 501	PHP3,999	63.31	79.50	−20%
Nike Air Force 1	PHP5,895	93.33	115	−19%
Nike Air Max 90	PHP6,295	99.66	135	−26%
Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66	No data
Crocs Classic Clog	PHP3,495	55.33	49.99	+11%
Birkenstock Arizona	PHP5,990	94.83	118	−20%
Longchamp Le Pliage	No data
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM	No data
Hermès Twilly	No data
Hermès Oran sandals	No data
Tissot PRX	No data
MoonSwatch	No data
Rolex Submariner	No data
Montblanc pen	USD730	730	650	+12%
Grand Seiko SBGW301	PHP275,500	4,362	5,000	−13%
Seiko 5 Sports	PHP19,450	308	350	−12%
Cartier LOVE bracelet	No data
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch	No data
Tudor Black Bay 58	No data
Zara basic T-shirt	PHP895	14.17	19.90	−29%
H&M T-shirt	PHP399	6.32	7.99	−21%
Arc'teryx Beta jacket	No data
Ray-Ban Wayfarer	No data
Herschel Little America	No data
Patagonia Retro-X	No data
adidas Samba OG	PHP7,000	111	100	+11%
New Balance 990	No data
Converse Chuck 70	No data
Vans Old Skool	No data
Dr. Martens 1460	No data
On Cloud 6	PHP9,590	152	160	−5%
Salomon XT-6	No data
HOKA Clifton 10	No data
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14	No data
UGG Classic Short	No data
Gucci Ace sneaker	No data
Prada Re-Nylon backpack	No data
Burberry trench coat	No data
Coach Tabby 26	No data
Moncler Maya	No data
Canada Goose Expedition parka	No data
Louis Vuitton Speedy 25	No data
Louis Vuitton Keepall 50	No data
Louis Vuitton OnTheGo MM	No data
Louis Vuitton Pochette Métis	No data
Louis Vuitton Pocket Organizer	No data
Louis Vuitton Zippy Wallet	No data
Santos de Cartier watch, medium model	No data
Cartier Tank Must, large model	No data
Cartier LOVE ring	No data
Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet	No data
Cartier Trinity ring	No data
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time	PHP26,950	427	450	−5%
Seiko 5 Sports GMT	PHP28,790	456	495	−8%
King Seiko KSK (6L35)	PHP206,660	3,272	3,300	−1%
Grand Seiko 'Snowflake' SBGA211	PHP368,500	5,834	6,900	−15%
Blancpain × Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms 'Ocean of Storms'	No data
Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40 mm	No data
On Cloudmonster 3 (men's, black)	PHP11,490	182	190	−4%
On Cloudtilt (men's, black/ivory)	PHP10,490	166	170	−2%
Onitsuka Tiger TOKUTEN (white/black)	No data
Onitsuka Tiger MEXICO 66 SD (cream/peacoat)	No data
Gucci Horsebit 1955 shoulder bag, medium (GG Supreme)	No data
Gucci Ophidia GG tote bag (GG Supreme)	No data
Gucci GG Marmont card case (black)	No data
Gucci GG Marmont belt (3 cm, black)	No data
Prada Re-Edition 2005 Re-Nylon bag (black)	No data
Prada Galleria Saffiano, medium (black)	No data
Prada Saffiano leather card holder (black, triangle logo)	No data
Prada Symbole sunglasses (black)	No data
UNIQLO Supima Cotton crew neck T-shirt	PHP790	12.51	24.90	−50%
UNIQLO U crew neck T-shirt	PHP590	9.34	19.90	−53%
UNIQLO fleece full-zip jacket	PHP1,490	23.59	49.90	−53%
UNIQLO cashmere crew neck sweater	PHP4,990	79.00	79.90	−1%
UNIQLO Smart Pants (successor of Smart Ankle Pants)	PHP1,990	31.51	59.90	−47%
UNIQLO AIRism boxer briefs	PHP590	9.34	14.90	−37%
UNIQLO HEATTECH Extra Warm	PHP1,290	20.42	24.90	−18%
UNIQLO Seamless Down Parka	PHP6,990	111	150	−26%
UNIQLO Round Mini Shoulder Bag	PHP790	12.51	24.90	−50%
UNIQLO kids AIRism Cotton T-shirt	PHP490	7.76	14.90	−48%
MUJI men's jersey crew neck short sleeve T-shirt	No data
Nike Dunk Low Retro (white/black)	PHP6,995	111	120	−8%
Air Jordan 1 Low (white)	PHP6,395	101	120	−16%
Nike Cortez Leather (white/red/blue)	PHP4,695	74.33	95.00	−22%
Nike Pegasus 42	PHP7,695	122	145	−16%
Nike Tech Fleece Windrunner full-zip hoodie (black)	PHP5,595	88.58	140	−37%
Nike Air Force 1 LE (big kids', white)	PHP4,095	64.83	90.00	−28%
New Balance 530 (white/silver)	No data
New Balance 2002R (grey)	No data
New Balance 1906R (silver)	No data
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 (black)	No data
New Balance 574 Hook & Loop (kids, grey)	No data

Beauty

Item	Local price	In USD	In the US	vs the US
Chanel N°5	No data
Dior Sauvage (100 ml)	No data
The Ordinary serum	USD7.20	7.20	6.00	+20%
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair (50 ml)	No data
M·A·C lipstick	No data
MUJI toning water (400 ml)	No data
Shiseido Ultimune (50 ml)	No data
La Mer cream (30 ml)	No data
Nivea Creme (150 ml)	No data
Dove beauty bar (one)	No data
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream (50 ml)	No data
Aesop hand wash (500 ml)	No data
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream (50 ml)	No data
Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream Enriched (50 ml)	No data
Shiseido Ultimate / Expert / Perfect Sun Protector Lotion (50 ml)	No data
Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation (30 ml)	No data
Shiseido TechnoSatin Gel Lipstick	No data
Shiseido Eyelash Curler	No data
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation (30 ml)	No data
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer (6 ml)	No data
NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder (10 g)	No data
NARS Powder Blush Orgasm (4.8 g)	No data
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream (50 ml)	No data
Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum (100 ml)	No data
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye (15 ml)	No data
Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme (50 ml)	No data
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation (30 ml)	No data
La Mer The Treatment Lotion (150 ml)	No data
M·A·C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 (30 ml)	No data
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base (50 ml)	No data

Travel and study abroad

Item	Local price	In USD	In the US	vs the US
Entry authorisation fee	Free	Free	40.62	−100%
Passport fee	No data
Departure tax	No data
Travel eSIM (7 days)	USD27	27.00	25.00	+8%
Student visa fee	JPY37,500	236	535	−56%
IELTS test fee	PHP14,470	229	325	−30%
TOEFL iBT test fee	USD250plus tax	250	280	−11%
Rimowa Essential Cabin	No data
Rimowa Original Cabin	No data
Samsonite Proxis 55	No data