Menu price
2003: ₱52.80 → 2026: ₱99.00
increase 88%total increase
Dataset updated: 11 Aug 2026
Price and pay, on the same starting line
Compare one source-backed meal with the NCR minimum wage across the years where both are available.
Showing 2003 to 2026
Menu price
2003: ₱52.80 → 2026: ₱99.00
increase 88%total increase
Daily wage
2003: ₱280.00 → 2026: ₱695.00
increase 148%total increase
Work minutes
2003: 90.5 min → 2026: 68.4 min
decrease 24%less time needed
The big picture
Chickenjoy price has risen 0.6x as fast as daily wages since 2003.
Both series indexed to 2003 = 100.
NCR non-agriculture minimum wage in effect on July 1 of each year.
480-minute workday