Comparing Electricity Costs between Philippines and Western Countries
Comparing Electricity Costs between the Philippines and Australia (and other countries), is not always easy, unless the living situation is similar.
But here is a good example, for very similar living conditions….
Electricity Cost Comparison Australia and Philippines:
After a couple of years in the Philippines, and now completing some months back in Australia, I have checked my exact Electricity costs.
Both locations were similar western style 1 bedroom apartments about 70sqm in size.
The one in Australia on the Gold Coast directly overlooking the Broadwater.
The exact costs, for a 3 month average were:
Philippines
10.99 Kwh per day at a cost of 91.03 Php per day (A$2.84)
Australia
10.1 Kwh per day at a cost of A$2.74 per day (87.68 php)
Cost per Kwh
Australia: $0.272 per Kwh
Philippines: PHP 8.56 per Kwh = $0.267
There appears to be very little difference in the actual real cost.
The way to save is to live like a local, and use less electricity. No fridge, no Air con, No computer or TV on 24 hrs a day.
The above figures are based on the current AUD-PHP conversion rate at the time of writing.