Cost of Living in Philippines

Last updated on May 13, 2023

Summary: The cost of living in the Philippines is generally considered to be quite affordable. A nice one bedroom apartment in the Philippines can cost anywhere from $400 to $800 per month, while a nice two bedroom apartment can cost from $600 to $1,200 per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in the Philippines is usually around $10 to $15 per person.

Is the cost of living in Philippines high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Philippines, they wrote:

"For Air conditioning, internet, phone, cable TV, water, tax, transportation, pharmacy, food and hardware, and all extras cost me $1200 Canadian dollars a month," explained one expat living in Prudential Village, Daliao, Davao City.

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Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.