Currency in Philippines Philippine piso (PHP). For 10 US dollars you can get 580 Philippine pisos. For 100 US dollars you can get 5.8 thousand Philippine pisos. And the other way around: For 100 Philippine pisos you can get 1.73 US dollars.
Prices: Davao City General Santos Manila Quezon City Dasmariñas Iloilo San Fernando Antipolo San Juan San Jose del Monte
Generally, it is much cheaper in Philippines than in United States. Food is 55% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 73%. The cost of living in Philippines is less than in United States by about 48%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 51%.
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Philippines
Are hotels expensive in Philippines? How much will we pay for a room in Philippines?
The average price of accommodation in Philippines is $52 (PHP 2.99K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $45 (PHP 2.62K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $18 (PHP 1.04K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Philippines in $47 (PHP 2.74K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $58 (PHP 3.36K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $88 (PHP 5.1K) in Philippines If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $119 (PHP 6.9K)
If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Philippines? Check out prices in nearby countries: Mexico, Taiwan, Brunei, Hong Kong, and Macau.
fees
$101 ($61 - $173)
by half less than in United States
internet
$30 ($26 - $45)
by half less than in United States
jeans
$39 ($12.1 - $69)
25% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$371
92% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$305 ($138 - $690)
83% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$353 ($173 - $863)
85% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$1.2 ($0.78 - $1.7)
67% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$7 ($2.6 - $17.3)
by half less than in United States
rice
$0.9 ($0.72 - $1.2)
80% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$1.5 ($0.52 - $2.6)
69% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.4 ($0.78 - $2.6)
15% is less expensive than in United States
wine
$6.6 ($3.9 - $12.1)
by half less than in United States
cheap restaurant
$3.5 ($1.7 - $8.6)
83% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$1.2 ($0.86 - $2.6)
80% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$2.3 ($0.86 - $4.3)
by half less than in United States
bottle of water
$0.39 ($0.26 - $0.86)
81% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$3.5 ($2.6 - $4.3)
68% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.72 ($0.43 - $1.4)
71% is less expensive than in United States
Has the price of bread increased in Philippines?
Bread in previous years has cost: 2010: $0.79(PHP 46), 2011: $0.85(PHP 49), 2012: $0.91(PHP 53), 2013: $0.84(PHP 49), 2014: $0.88(PHP 51), 2015: $0.83(PHP 48), 2016: $0.89(PHP 51), 2017: $0.93(PHP 54), and 2018: $0.91(PHP 53).
Price changes in Bananas over the years: 2015: $0.99(PHP 57), 2016: $0.93(PHP 54), 2017: $0.97(PHP 56), and 2018: $1.1(PHP 64)
Have prices increased in restaurants in Philippines?
In inexpensive restaurants, the price for a meal was: 2010: $2.6(PHP 150), 2011: $2.1(PHP 120), 2012: $2.6(PHP 150), 2013: $2.1(PHP 120), 2014: $1.7(PHP 100), 2015: $1.9(PHP 110), 2016: $2.6(PHP 150), 2017: $2.6(PHP 150), and 2018: $2.6(PHP 150)
Price changes in Renting A Small Apartment In The Center over the years: 2010: $116(PHP 6.73K), 2011: $202(PHP 11.7K), 2012: $232(PHP 13.4K), 2013: $218(PHP 12.6K), 2014: $190(PHP 11K), 2015: $196(PHP 11.3K), 2016: $260(PHP 15.1K), 2017: $273(PHP 15.8K), and 2018: $275(PHP 15.9K)
Prices in cities and towns in Philippines
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