Food Prices in Philippines — September 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 Lopen data$1.75-1% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcsopen data$2.28-34% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kgopen data$3.58-39% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kgopen data$1.38-39% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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All purpose CreamNestlé · 250mLSM Mall of Asia, Pasay 5 Apr67 PHP
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Rice Meal Express Porksilog7-Eleven7-Eleven, Manila 14 Feb109 PHP
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magic sarap 8gMaggi · 8gDivisoria Elementary School, Marracuru 29 Jan6 PHP
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Meiji Macadamia BlackMeijiSM Hypermarket, Pasay 19 Jan142 PHP
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Meiji MacadamiaMeiji · 64g.SM Hypermarket, Pasay 19 Jan154 PHP
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Chewy Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip CookiesChips Ahoy! · 13 oz (368 g)SM Hypermarket, Pasay 19 Jan324.5 PHP
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Tostitos Original Restaurant Style ChipsFrito-Lay, PepsicoSM Hypermarket, Pasay 19 Jan196 PHP
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Mr. SquirrelChia Seeds Quinoa Biscuits - Soda CrackerLazada Hub, Pasig 12 Nov deal122.73 PHP
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High FIBER WHEAT BREADGardeniaSM Hypermarket, Mabalacat 17 Oct122 PHP
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Ice AppleCaliER Superstore, Mati 4 Sep26 PHP
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Rebisco ChocoRebisco · 10 x 32gWalterMart Supermarket, Carmona 18 Jul65.5 PHP
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Alibaba Super SnackAlibabaO!Save, Antipolo 12 Jul16.99 PHP
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Breakfast protein barYoga Bar · 45gYoga, Pasay 10 Jun60 ₹
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Busog Meal Jumbo Tuna Omelette7-Eleven, Busog Meal7-Eleven, Manila 1 Apr65 PHP
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Rice Meal Express Beefless Tapsilog7-Eleven, Rice Meal Express, Green Rebel7-Eleven, Manila 26 Mar99 PHP
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Busog Meal Sisig with Egg Roll and Burger PattyBusog Meal, 7-Eleven7-Eleven, Manila 25 Mar79 PHP
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Rebisco ChocoRebisco · 10 x 32gMidtown Square, Silang 16 Mar deal53 PHP
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KULTURAKultura, Pasay 6 Mar239 PHP
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High Fiber Whole Wheat BreadGardeniaThe Marketplace, Quezon City 9 Jul96 PHP
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
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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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.
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