ChatGPT costs P1,120/month in the Philippines. Here's the $2 alternative Filipino developers are using. Let's do the math that ChatGPT's pricing page doesn't want you to think about. ChatGPT Plus: $20/month. At current exchange rates, that's P1,120/month . For a mid-level Filipino developer earning P35,000–P50,000/month, that's 2–3% of your monthly salary just to access an AI tool. For a fresh grad in BPO or a freelancer still building their client base? It's closer to a week of rent in Quezon City. The Upwork paradox Here's what makes this especially frustrating for Filipino developers: The platforms where you earn — Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal — price in USD. So you understand exactly what $20 means in global terms. But your bills are in PHP. Your groceries, your Grab rides, your Meralco bill — all PHP. So $20/month for an AI subscription isn't "just $20." It's a meaningful chunk of your local cost of living, paying for a tool priced for someone earning in San Francisco.…