Summary of The Cost of Living in Philippines
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Philippines is $1,181.00 including rent, or $781.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Philippines is $1,670.80 including rent, or $1,270.80 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Philippines is $2,314.30 including rent, or $1,794.30 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Philippines ranges from $14,172.00 for a single person to $20,049.60 for a couple, and $27,771.60 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $9,372.00 for a single person to $15,249.60 for a couple, and $21,531.60 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Philippines, baseline monthly expenses range from $541.00 for a single person to $796.60 for a couple, and $1,112.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $391.00 for a single person to $646.60 for a couple, and $917.00 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Philippines, estimated monthly expenses range from $2,786.00 for a single person to $3,892.00 for a couple, and $5,356.50 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,786.00 for a single person to $2,892.00 for a couple, and $4,056.50 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Philippines is $550.00, which is 29.6% less than the average monthly cost of living and 40.7% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |
