Grocery shopping in 2025 feels like a weekly guessing game. One week mura ang gulay, the next week biglang taas-presyo. That’s why checking vegetable prices today in the Philippines has become part of my meal planning routine.
This post is a realistic price snapshot, based on current wet market and supermarket ranges in Metro Manila —plus budget ulam ideas so you can stretch every peso.
Vegetable Prices Today in the Philippines (Estimated 2025 Range)
Prices may vary depending on location and season. These are average market prices as of early 2025.
Leafy Greens
- Kangkong: ₱30–₱50 per tali
- Pechay: ₱40–₱70 per tali
- Lettuce (iceberg/romaine): ₱120–₱180 per head
- Malunggay: ₱20–₱40 per tali
Common Cooking Vegetables
- Sayote: ₱30–₱50 per kilo
- Carrots: ₱120–₱180 per kilo
- Potatoes: ₱120–₱180 per kilo
- Tomatoes: ₱60–₱120 per kilo
- Onions: ₱140–₱220 per kilo
- Garlic: ₱280–₱380 per kilo
Fruit Vegetables
- Talong: ₱80–₱140 per kilo
- Ampalaya: ₱100–₱160 per kilo
- Okra: ₱100–₱160 per kilo
- Sitaw: ₱80–₱120 per kilo
What Vegetables Are Still Sulit in 2025?
Despite rising prices, these remain budget-friendly staples:
- Kangkong
- Sayote
- Pechay
- Talong
- Malunggay
They’re affordable, versatile, and perfect for stretching ulam.
Budget Meal Ideas Using Today’s Vegetable Prices
1. Ginisang Pechay with Garlic and Tofu
Estimated Cost: ₱80–₱120
Simple, filling, and goes well with rice.
2. Chicken Tinola with Sayote and Malunggay
Estimated Cost: ₱280–₱320
Light, nourishing, and veggie-heavy.
3. Tortang Talong
Estimated Cost: ₱120–₱150
A classic that never fails.
4. Ginisang Ampalaya with Egg
Estimated Cost: ₱100–₱130
Healthy and very budget-friendly.
5. Kangkong Adobo
Estimated Cost: ₱70–₱100
Perfect for meatless days.
How I Stretch Vegetables for the Whole Week
- Buy leafy greens twice a week instead of one bulk buy
- Mix vegetables into meat dishes
- Use stems and leaves (nothing goes to waste)
- Plan 1–2 meatless meals per week
These small habits make a big difference in the grocery bill.
Why Tracking Vegetable Prices Matters
Knowing today’s vegetable prices helps you:
- Plan meals smarter
- Avoid impulse buys
- Adjust recipes based on what’s cheaper
- Save without sacrificing nutrition
This is one of those posts I personally revisit and update often—because prices change, but the need to feed a family well never does.
In 2025, cooking at home isn’t just about recipes—it’s about being informed. Knowing which vegetables are affordable today makes meal planning less stressful and a lot more practical.
I’ll keep updating this post regularly, so feel free to bookmark it for your weekly grocery runs.
