What is the Average Cost of living in the Philippines per month/year?

The Consumer Price Index for the Philippines is very low at 39.97. The cost of living is very reasonable with the basic food items costing between $1 and $2 each at the market. If eating out is preferred a meal for two is as low as $10. Transport is very cheap with a monthly pass costing only $22.00. Clothing is fairly inexpensive and the monthly cost for utilities is just over $100.00. Housing is very affordable with a 3 bedroom apartment in the city is around $390 per month , cheaper again outside the city center.