Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Philippines is 1.63 times less expensive as compared to Japan.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Philippines and Japan. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Philippines and Japan.
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Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 25,000 PHP (425 USD) | 150,000 JPY (1,020 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 45,000 PHP (765 USD) | 250,000 JPY (1,700 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 70,000 PHP (1,190 USD) | 350,000 JPY (2,380 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 15,000 PHP (255 USD) | 80,000 JPY (544 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 25,000 PHP (425 USD) | 150,000 JPY (1,020 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 40,000 PHP (680 USD) | 220,000 JPY (1,496 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 2 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 5 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes | 0.5 to 2.0 % | 1.4 % |
The average housing cost in Philippines is 2.18 times less expensive than Japan.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 60,000 PHP (1,020 USD) | 500,000 JPY (3,400 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 2,500 PHP (42.50 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 1,200 PHP (20.40 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 68.51% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Philippines costs 3.33 times less compared to Japan.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 PHP (8.50 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 25.93% less in Philippines compared to Japan.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 60 PHP (1.02 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 80 PHP (1.36 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 20 PHP (0.34 USD) | 100 JPY (0.68 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 50 PHP (0.85 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 120 PHP (2.04 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 250 PHP (4.25 USD) | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 180 PHP (3.06 USD) | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) |
In Philippines, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.20 times less expensive than the cost in Japan.
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 44.12% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Apples (1 KG) | 150 PHP (2.55 USD) | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 70 PHP (1.19 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 100 PHP (1.70 USD) | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 60 PHP (1.02 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 40 PHP (0.68 USD) | 250 JPY (1.70 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 100 PHP (1.70 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 80 PHP (1.36 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 90 PHP (1.53 USD) | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.83 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 250 PHP (4.25 USD) | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 150 PHP (2.55 USD) | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 100 PHP (1.70 USD) | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) |
Soft Drink | 60 PHP (1.02 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
Pizza for One | 500 PHP (8.50 USD) | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 250 PHP (4.25 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 200 PHP (3.40 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 45.52% less in Philippines compared to Japan.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 250 PHP (4.25 USD) | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 70 PHP (1.19 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 120 PHP (2.04 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 600 PHP (10.20 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.49 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 20 PHP (0.34 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 12,000 JPY (81.60 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 30,000 JPY (204 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 50 PHP (0.85 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 10 PHP (0.17 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 50 PHP (0.85 USD) | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 20 PHP (0.34 USD) | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 3.95 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 800,000 PHP (13,600 USD) | 3,000,000 JPY (20,400 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 50,000 JPY (340 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 12,000 PHP (204 USD) | 100,000 JPY (680 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 8 % | 1.5 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 80 PHP (1.36 USD) | 150 JPY (1.02 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 300 PHP (5.10 USD) | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 1,000 JPY 6.80 USD |
You would have to pay 1.55 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Philippines compared to that of Japan.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Doctor Visit | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 3,500 JPY (23.80 USD) |
Eye Exam | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 8,000 PHP (136 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 6,000 PHP (102 USD) | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) |
Vaccinations | 500 PHP (8.50 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 400 PHP (6.80 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 150 PHP (2.55 USD) | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 5,000 PHP (85 USD) | 50,000 JPY (340 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.37 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 20,000 JPY (136 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 500 PHP (8.50 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 1,200 PHP (20.40 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Haircuts | 150 PHP (2.55 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 500 PHP (8.50 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 100 PHP (1.70 USD) | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 50 PHP (0.85 USD) | 250 JPY (1.70 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 2.21 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 6,000 PHP (102 USD) | 12,000 JPY (81.60 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 1,200 PHP (20.40 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Women's Dress | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Summer Dress | 1,200 PHP (20.40 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Men's Suit | 8,000 PHP (136 USD) | 25,000 JPY (170 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 2,500 PHP (42.50 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 1,200 PHP (20.40 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 1,200 PHP (20.40 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 300 PHP (5.10 USD) | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 350 PHP (5.95 USD) | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) |
Socks For Men | 100 PHP (1.70 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Socks For Women | 100 PHP (1.70 USD) | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Sportswear | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.30 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Children's Jeans | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 8,000 PHP (136 USD) | 40,000 JPY (272 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 6,000 PHP (102 USD) | 35,000 JPY (238 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 5,000 PHP (85 USD) | 20,000 JPY (136 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 5,000 PHP (85 USD) | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.64 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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PreSchool Fees | 10,000 PHP (170 USD) | 30,000 JPY (204 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 20,000 PHP (340 USD) | 60,000 JPY (408 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 35,000 PHP (595 USD) | 70,000 JPY (476 USD) |
Private School Fees | 60,000 PHP (1,020 USD) | 120,000 JPY (816 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 120,000 PHP (2,040 USD) | 100,000 JPY (680 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 200,000 PHP (3,400 USD) | 250,000 JPY (1,700 USD) |
After School Activities | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) |
Special Education Services | 6,000 PHP (102 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
Tutoring | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
School Supplies | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.74 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 250 PHP (4.25 USD) | 1,800 JPY (12.24 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 500 PHP (8.50 USD) | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 600 PHP (10.20 USD) | 3,500 JPY (23.80 USD) |
Gym Membership | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 200 PHP (3.40 USD) | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 300 PHP (5.10 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 600 PHP (10.20 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Bowling | 250 PHP (4.25 USD) | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) |
Mini Golf | 150 PHP (2.55 USD) | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) |
Video Games | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Streaming Services | 1,000 PHP (17 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 300 PHP (5.10 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 12,000 PHP (204 USD) | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.11 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Language Classes | 5,000 PHP (85 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 5,000 PHP (85 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Art Classes | 600 PHP (10.20 USD) | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 500 PHP (8.50 USD) | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) |
Music Lessons | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 800 PHP (13.60 USD) | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 200 PHP (3.40 USD) | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) |
Educational Software | 5,000 PHP (85 USD) | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, instead of Japan, you would have to pay 1.72 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 35,000 PHP (595 USD) | 400,000 JPY (2,720 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 28,000 PHP (476 USD) | 300,000 JPY (2,040 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 433.33 PHP per hour (7.37 USD) | 33.33 JPY per hour (0.23 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 PHP (85 USD) | 40,000 JPY (272 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 12 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions | 12 % | 15 % |
Pension Contributions | 10 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index | 70 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 30,000 PHP (510 USD) | 600,000 JPY (4,080 USD) |
If you lived in Philippines, you would earn 5.45 times less salary as compared to Japan.
Indicators | Philippines | Japan |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 3,000 PHP (51 USD) | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 2,000 PHP (34 USD) | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 1,500 PHP (25.50 USD) | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 PHP (20.40 USD) | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.61 times less in Philippines, as compared to Japan.
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