Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is in Chengdu (China)
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| Food | ||||
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| Food in Manila (Philippines) is in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Manila | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php295 (465,011元) | 30元 | ||
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php245 (386,255元) | 34元 | ||
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php152 (238,718元) | 15元 | ||
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php135 (211,897元) | 17元 | ||
| 12 eggs, large | Php128 (200,980元) | 12元 | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php108 (169,900元) | 8元 | ||
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php191 (301,583元) | 59元 | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php144 (226,870元) | 12元 | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php137 (215,963元) | 4.87元 | ||
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php82 (129,347元) | 5.84元 | ||
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php511 (805,270元) | 133元 | ||
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php109 (172,149元) | 9元 | ||
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php58 (91,694元) | 10元 | ||
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Manila | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php90,093 (141,921,714元) | 4,612元 | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php43,654 (68,767,976元) | 2,952元 | ||
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,620 (8,853,454元) | 481元 | ||
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php28,200 (44,423,304元) | 3,235元 | ||
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,145 (23,857,750元) | 1,790元 | ||
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,800 (7,561,166元) | 218元 | ||
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,639 (2,581,788元) | 94元 | ||
| 40” flat screen tv | Php17,194 (27,085,202元) | 1,972元 | ||
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,717 (7,430,669元) | 565元 | ||
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php444 (699,390元) | 46元 | ||
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php667 (1,050,467元) | 42元 | ||
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Manila | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,126 (3,349,726元) | 460元 | ||
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,556 (2,451,890元) | 267元 | ||
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,561 (7,185,460元) | 616元 | ||
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,069 (6,409,693元) | 657元 | ||
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Manila | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,354,460 (2,133,665,788元) | 170,161元 | ||
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php62 (97,737元) | 8元 | ||
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php864 (1,360,586元) | 174元 | ||
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php328 (515,926元) | 26元 | ||
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Manila | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php274 (431,221元) | 25元 | ||
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php442 (696,276元) | 24元 | ||
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php926 (1,458,321元) | 158元 | ||
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php213 (335,182元) | 18元 | ||
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php176 (277,780元) | 40元 | ||
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php185 (291,994元) | 35元 | ||
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php102 (160,082元) | 10元 | ||
| Tube of toothpaste | Php97 (152,321元) | 11元 | ||
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php422 (665,193元) | 59元 | ||
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Manila | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,101 (1,734,850元) | 162元 | ||
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php834 (1,313,448元) | 80元 | ||
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,816 (2,860,410元) | 306元 | ||
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,763 (2,776,651元) | 301元 | ||
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php352 (554,840元) | 52元 | ||
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php167 (262,541元) | 32元 | ||
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php263 (413,792元) | 34元 | ||
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php29,517 (46,497,014元) | 3,218元 | ||
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (12,407元) | 0.39元 | ||
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,458 (3,872,737元) | 225元 | ||
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php175 (275,126元) | 21元 | ||
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TOTAL | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 245 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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