Japan vs Philippines
Japan is about 46% pricier than Philippines overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 34.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 67 of 100).
Metric Japan Philippines
Price level (US=100) 63.4 34.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $11,794
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $13,330
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 3.2%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Philippines
Housing & utilities 177 58
Food 191 92
Transport 150 76
Restaurants & hotels 148 48
Health 97 50
Communication 227 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Philippines
Quality-of-life score 96/100 67/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 70 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 4.3
Internet users 86% 67%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Philippines?
Japan is more expensive: about 46% pricier than Philippines overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Philippines?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $54,000 in Philippines, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Philippines?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 67 out of 100.
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