Philippines vs South Korea cost of living comparison

Cost of living in Philippines

Supermarket prices in Philippines

Milk (1L / 0.26Gallon)	1.72 (USD)
Eggs (30 pack)	4.15 (USD)
White bread (100g loaf)	0.23 (USD)
Rice (1kg / 2.2lbs)	1.05 (USD)
Cheese (1kg / 2.2lbs)	5.64 (USD)
Chicken breast (1kg / 2.2lbs)	3.65 (USD)
Beef steak (1kg / 2.2lbs)	5.83 (USD)
Banana (1kg / 2.2lbs)	1.39 (USD)
Oranges (1kg / 2.2lbs)	2.32 (USD)
Apples (1kg / 2.2lbs)	2.56 (USD)
Onions (1kg / 2.2lbs)	1.75 (USD)
Potato (1kg / 2.2lbs)	1.67 (USD)
Tomato (1kg / 2.2lbs)	1.2 (USD)
Lettuce (1 leaf)	1.45 (USD)
Bottle of Water (1.5L / 50oz)	0.73 (USD)
Bottle of Red Wine	6.64 (USD)
Local beer (33cl / 11oz)	0.68 (USD)
Imported beer (33cl / 11oz)	1.71 (USD)
Pack of cigarettes (20 units)	1.94 (USD)

Restaurant prices in Philippines

Fast food meal (MCD Big mac)	2.99 (USD)
Meal in cheap restaurant	2.9 (USD)
Meal in high end restaurant	16.53 (USD)
Bottle of Water (33cl / 11oz)	0.36 (USD)
Cup of coffee	2.15 (USD)
Limonade (Coca cola)	0.64 (USD)
Local beer (33cl / 11oz)	0.78 (USD)
Imported beer (33cl / 11oz)	1.94 (USD)

Shopping prices in Philippines

Sport shoes (Nike / Adidas)	76.22 (USD)
Mens Dress shoes	71.03 (USD)
High quality jeans	42.94 (USD)
womens summer dress	26.24 (USD)

Transportation in Philippines

Taxi minimum charge	0.76 (USD)
Taxi fare (1km / 0.6mile)	0.25 (USD)
Taxi 1 hour waiting	2.42 (USD)
Bus or metro ticket (One way)	0.19 (USD)
One month pass	9.88 (USD)
Gas price (1Liter / 0.26Gallon)	1.04 (USD)
Compact car (Honda Civic)	26148 (USD)
Family car (Toyota corolla)	23635 (USD)

Rent prices in Philippines

1 bedroom flat in city center	324 (USD)
3 bedrooms flat in city center	708 (USD)
1 bedroom flat outside city center	183 (USD)
3 bedrooms flat outside city center	357 (USD)
Square meter in city center	2403 (USD)
Square meter outside city center	1158 (USD)

Home and utilities in Philippines

Family monthly ( Electricity, Water)	126 (USD)
50 mbps unlimited internet	45 (USD)
Local calls mobile tariff for 1 mn	0.14 (USD)

School and Kindergarten in Philippines

Kindergarten or preschool monthly fees	216 (USD)
Average primary school yearly fees	5758 (USD)

Gym and activities in Philippines

Gym monthly membership cost	39.55 (USD)
1 hour tennis court rental	5.76 (USD)
Cinema ticket price	5.19 (USD)

Salaries and interest in Philippines

Average monthly net salary	310 (USD)
Average yearly interest rates on home loans	7.81 %

Cost of living in South Korea

Supermarket prices in South Korea

Milk (1L / 0.26Gallon)	2.04 (USD)
Eggs (30 pack)	6.29 (USD)
White bread (100g loaf)	0.5 (USD)
Rice (1kg / 2.2lbs)	3.71 (USD)
Cheese (1kg / 2.2lbs)	17.07 (USD)
Chicken breast (1kg / 2.2lbs)	8.91 (USD)
Beef steak (1kg / 2.2lbs)	26.58 (USD)
Banana (1kg / 2.2lbs)	3.52 (USD)
Oranges (1kg / 2.2lbs)	5.05 (USD)
Apples (1kg / 2.2lbs)	6.14 (USD)
Onions (1kg / 2.2lbs)	2.43 (USD)
Potato (1kg / 2.2lbs)	3.64 (USD)
Tomato (1kg / 2.2lbs)	5.82 (USD)
Lettuce (1 leaf)	2.11 (USD)
Bottle of Water (1.5L / 50oz)	1.08 (USD)
Bottle of Red Wine	12.65 (USD)
Local beer (33cl / 11oz)	1.4 (USD)
Imported beer (33cl / 11oz)	2.72 (USD)
Pack of cigarettes (20 units)	3.58 (USD)

Restaurant prices in South Korea

Fast food meal (MCD Big mac)	5.49 (USD)
Meal in cheap restaurant	6.42 (USD)
Meal in high end restaurant	31.81 (USD)
Bottle of Water (33cl / 11oz)	0.73 (USD)
Cup of coffee	3.5 (USD)
Limonade (Coca cola)	1.39 (USD)
Local beer (33cl / 11oz)	2.03 (USD)
Imported beer (33cl / 11oz)	4.5 (USD)

Shopping prices in South Korea

Sport shoes (Nike / Adidas)	75.2 (USD)
Mens Dress shoes	120.18 (USD)
High quality jeans	59.86 (USD)
womens summer dress	42.34 (USD)

Transportation in South Korea

Taxi minimum charge	3 (USD)
Taxi fare (1km / 0.6mile)	0.67 (USD)
Taxi 1 hour waiting	10.14 (USD)
Bus or metro ticket (One way)	1.04 (USD)
One month pass	43.73 (USD)
Gas price (1Liter / 0.26Gallon)	1.23 (USD)
Compact car (Honda Civic)	25445 (USD)
Family car (Toyota corolla)	23239 (USD)

Rent prices in South Korea

1 bedroom flat in city center	579 (USD)
3 bedrooms flat in city center	1598 (USD)
1 bedroom flat outside city center	402 (USD)
3 bedrooms flat outside city center	900 (USD)
Square meter in city center	10914 (USD)
Square meter outside city center	5630 (USD)

Home and utilities in South Korea

Family monthly ( Electricity, Water)	138 (USD)
50 mbps unlimited internet	22 (USD)
Local calls mobile tariff for 1 mn	0.12 (USD)

School and Kindergarten in South Korea

Kindergarten or preschool monthly fees	357 (USD)
Average primary school yearly fees	19018 (USD)

Gym and activities in South Korea

Gym monthly membership cost	53.22 (USD)
1 hour tennis court rental	19.65 (USD)
Cinema ticket price	9.11 (USD)

Salaries and interest in South Korea

Average monthly net salary	2170 (USD)
Average yearly interest rates on home loans	3.3 %