Common information

Capital
Manila
Language
Filipino, English
Currency
Philippine Peso
Population
98 735 000
Phone code
+63

Cost of living and prices in Philippines

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre173USD/month
in city centre305USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre367USD/month
in city centre650USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people22 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kgUSD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottleUSD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass12 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc23,341 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc21,200 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month31 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hourUSD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair42 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc24 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair70 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair64 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month110 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month35 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom305 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom173 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom650 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom367 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter2,320 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,207 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month383 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year7.25

List of largest cities in Philippines

Ratings

Main factors in Philippines

Leisure quality
7.4
Quality of life
7.1
Travelers rating
6.3
Travelers rating
6.1
English speaking
9
Nightlife
7.4
Coworking spaces
5.8
Traffic
4.2
Free WIFI
5.4

Safety in Philippines

Safety
7.2
Medicine
9.5
Healthcare
7.3
Racial tolerance
5.6
Female friendly
5.4
Friendliness to foreigners
8.6
Stability of the state
4
Conditions for starting a business
7.2
Freedom of the press
2

Availability of prices in Philippines

Cost of living
7.8
Rent, price
9.4
Products, price
8
Restaurants, price
8.7
Purchasing power
2.7

Comfort in Philippines

Ecology
3.8
Weather comfort
8
Availability of air conditioners
9.1
Air quality
8.2

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Philippines

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 33 34 33 31 32 32 33 34 33 34 33 33 34
Average high, °C 31 31 31 30 30 30 31 33 33 31 31 31 31
Average temperature, °C 27 27 27 26 26 26 27 28 28 27 27 27 27
Average low, °C 23 23 23 22 22 21 23 23 24 24 23 23 23
Record low, °C 13 16 17 16 15 15 16 18 19 18 19 18 13
Rain, days 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 39
Fog, days 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 6
Thunderstorms, days 7 5 2 0 1 0 0 1 5 6 7 5 38
Average precipitation, mm. 242 185 136 90 49 41 34 43 129 241 309 290 1789
Relative humidity, % 75 75 72 72 68 68 65 66 69 72 75 74 71
Relative humidity morning, % 64 64 63 63 62 61 60 60 60 63 63 63 62
Relative humidity evening, % 55 54 52 51 49 47 44 44 47 51 53 55 50
Wind speed, km/h 10 9 10 10 11 12 12 11 11 11 10 11 10
Day Length, часов 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13
Dew point, °C 21 21 20 20 19 19 20 20 21 21 21 21 244
Growing degree-day, °C 511 522 496 495 485 455 523 543 566 522 527 525 6169
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 17 16 16 15 16 17 20 21 20 18 18 17 18