Datos Clave del Costo de Vida
Philippines 2026 · Base NYC = 100
vs base NYC
| Categoría | Índice | USD est. | Nivel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costo de Vida | 30.2 | 70% cheaper than NYC | Cheap |
| Rent (1-bed city) | 11.4 | —/mo est. | Cheap |
| Groceries | 22.8 | —/mo est. | Cheap |
| Restaurants | 31.5 | —/meal est. | Cheap |
| Local Poder Adquisitivo | 24.6 | ×3.31 expat stretch | |
| GNI per Capita | $13.3k | Banco Mundial PPP | |
| Inflation Rate | 3.21% | Annual 2026 |
Vivienda & Alquiler
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Salud & Calidad de Vida
Indicadores clave para expatriados
Life Expectancy65.8 yrs
Physicians / 1,0000.8
Safety Index4.1Below Average
HDI Score0.71High Development
Education Index0.652
Gini Coefficient39.3
Air Quality PM2.522.7 µg/m³
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Fuentes: Banco Mundial 2026 · GlobalCostData Research 2026 · OECD Statistics. Datos verificados April 2026. No constituye asesoramiento financiero o legal.