Philippines

Compared with South Africa, using real observed prices.

Baseline: South Africa = 1×

Philippines vs

South Africa

Overall verdict

Philippines is about 0.88× South Africa.

Average across 4 categories, 6 items with data

The shape of prices (vs South Africa = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is South Africa. A bar running right means Philippines is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than

South Africa South Africa = 1×

Philippines is pricier →

⚡ Utilities 1 item

×1.00
🎟 Leisure 1 item

×0.89
🍔 Food & Dining 1 item

×0.85
⛽ Transport 2 items

×0.80

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.00

Philippines ZAR 3.51 USD 0.209

South Africa ZAR 3.51 USD 0.209

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
PC game (Cyberpunk 2077) 1 game ×0.89

Philippines ZAR 707.22 PHP 2,599

South Africa ZAR 799.00 ZAR 799

Observed 2026-07-27 · Steam Store
Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.85

Philippines ZAR 21.73 USD 1.322

South Africa ZAR 25.62 USD 1.559

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Big Mac 1 burger ×0.85

Philippines ZAR 46.46 PHP 169

South Africa ZAR 54.90 ZAR 54.9

Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.76

Philippines ZAR 20.72 USD 1.261

South Africa ZAR 27.44 USD 1.67

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com