VanBasket Philippines

Food Prices in Philippines — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

93.2

vs World Average

-6.8%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$1.75

-1% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$2.28

-34% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$3.58

-39% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$1.38

-39% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$31.40

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Oishi Smart C+ Orange Crush Juice Drink

Oishi (Liwayway Marketing Corp.)

Puremart, Calamba 17 Jun

25.55 PHP
Mogu Mogu Coconut Flavored Drink

Mogu mogu

Puremart, Calamba 17 Jun

48.25 PHP
All purpose Cream

Nestlé · 250mL

SM Mall of Asia, Pasay 5 Apr

67 PHP
Rice Meal Express Porksilog

7-Eleven

7-Eleven, Manila 14 Feb

109 PHP
magic sarap 8g

Maggi · 8g

Divisoria Elementary School, Marracuru 29 Jan

6 PHP
Meiji Macadamia Black

Meiji

SM Hypermarket, Pasay 19 Jan

142 PHP
Meiji Macadamia

Meiji · 64g.

SM Hypermarket, Pasay 19 Jan

154 PHP
Chewy Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chips Ahoy! · 13 oz (368 g)

SM Hypermarket, Pasay 19 Jan

324.5 PHP
Tostitos Original Restaurant Style Chips

Frito-Lay, Pepsico

SM Hypermarket, Pasay 19 Jan

196 PHP
Mr. Squirrel

Chia Seeds Quinoa Biscuits - Soda Cracker

Lazada Hub, Pasig 12 Nov deal

122.73 PHP
High FIBER WHEAT BREAD

Gardenia

SM Hypermarket, Mabalacat 17 Oct

122 PHP
Ice Apple

Cali

ER Superstore, Mati 4 Sep

26 PHP
Rebisco Choco

Rebisco

WalterMart Supermarket, Carmona 18 Jul

65.5 PHP
Alibaba Super Snack

Alibaba

O!Save, Antipolo 12 Jul

16.99 PHP
Breakfast protein bar

Yoga Bar

Yoga, Pasay 10 Jun

60 ₹
Busog Meal Jumbo Tuna Omelette

7-Eleven, Busog Meal

7-Eleven, Manila 1 Apr

65 PHP
Rice Meal Express Beefless Tapsilog

7-Eleven, Rice Meal Express, Green Rebel

7-Eleven, Manila 26 Mar

99 PHP
Dettol Liquid Hand Wash

FFF3, Manila 29 Mar

129 ₹
Gentle Skin Cleanser

Cetaphil · 125ml

FFF3, Manila 29 Mar

429 ₹

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Philippines is close to the world average (index 93.2). Grocery costs are typical — budget as you normally would.

↑ Year-over-year change: +0.1% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Philippines

Philippines

93.2

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Morocco 92.6 -7.4%

Bulgaria 92.4 -7.6%

Bih 92 -8%

Chile 92 -8%

Uruguay 95 -5%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Nepal 61 -39%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Philippines?

Food in Philippines is close to the world average. The VanBasket Index is 93.2 (world = 100).

How much should I budget for food in Philippines per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Philippines you can expect to spend around $280. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 93.2 (world = 100).

How does Philippines compare to similar countries?

Philippines has a VanBasket Index of 93.2. Similar or nearby countries: Morocco, Bulgaria, Bih.

How often is the food price data for Philippines updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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