PRICES IN THE PHILIPPINES
The Philippines is located in Southeast Asia and in the western part of the Pacific Ocean between Indonesia and Taiwan, approximately 800 km from the coast of Vietnam. It is an archipelago consisting of more than 7,000 islands. It covers an area of 300,000 km². It is an interesting country with a population of about 116.4 million people. The income tax rate varies from 0 to 35%, and the unemployment rate does not exceed 5%.
The average salary in the Philippines in 2025 is 30–35 thousand pesos per month ($510–595). Qualified specialists can expect to earn several times more. In the capital, Manila, the average salary is $650–700. The minimum monthly wage in the Philippines is 610 pesos per day ($10).
Note. At the current (official) exchange rate, 1 Philippine peso is equivalent to $0.017/€0.015.
Next, we will highlight the average prices for food and some other goods/services in the Philippines in 2025.
PRICES IN THE PHILIPPINES IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 101.85 ₱/1.53 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 72.26 ₱/1.09 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 54.24 ₱/0.82 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 116.86 ₱/1.76 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 441.07 ₱/6.63 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 246.42 ₱/3.70 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 164.26 ₱/2.47 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 82.75 ₱/1.24 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 150.87 ₱/2.27 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 91.24 ₱/1.37 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 124.92 ₱/1.88 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 148.14 ₱/2.23 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 76.94 ₱/1.16 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 41.15 ₱/0.62 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 360.00 ₱/5.41 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 66.83 ₱/1.00 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 105.78 ₱/1.59 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 165.00 ₱/2.48 € |
Important. Prices, wages, and taxes in the Philippines are significantly lower than the average in more developed countries in Europe and Asia.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 15.00 ₱/0.23 € |
| Monthly pass | 600.00 ₱/9.02 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 15.00 ₱/0.23 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 65.27 ₱/0.98 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 6,123.73 ₱/92.04 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 1,727.41 ₱/25.96 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 1,728.66 ₱/25.98 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 1,786.67 ₱/26.85 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 296.92 ₱/4.46 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 350.00 ₱/5.26 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,449.64 ₱/36.82 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 1,374.67 ₱/20.66 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 3,987.92 ₱/59.94 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 3,599.36 ₱/54.10 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 272.00 ₱/4.09 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103.00 ₱/1.55 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 86.00 ₱/1.29 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 17,296.61 ₱/259.96 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 36,727.26 ₱/552.00 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different Philippine cities.
The Philippines has one of the most dynamically developing economies in East Asia and the Pacific region. The country has a stable labor market with a large number of young professionals in various fields. Jobs in the Philippines are available in the service sector, wholesale and retail trade, construction, and tourism. Certified foreign specialists can find vacancies in language schools.
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