Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs El Jadida, Morocco
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Manila (Philippines) is 21% more expensive than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php282 (56 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (34 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (21 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (17 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 147% | |
12 eggs, large | Php125 (25 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php85 (17 Dirham) | 5.00 Dirham | + 236% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (34 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (34 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 157% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php99 (20 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 177% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (11 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (83 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (17 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (12 Dirham) | 5.47 Dirham | + 120% | |
Housing | + 106% | |||
Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 106% more expensive than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (15,114 Dirham) | 4,342 Dirham | + 248% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (7,414 Dirham) | 2,260 Dirham | + 228% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (1,255 Dirham) | 567 Dirham | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php35,368 (7,006 Dirham) | 3,520 Dirham | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (3,912 Dirham) | 2,526 Dirham | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (648 Dirham) | 500 Dirham | + 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (339 Dirham) | 181 Dirham | + 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (3,300 Dirham) | 7,000 Dirham | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (1,035 Dirham) | 2,400 Dirham | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (61 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (45 Dirham) | 40 Dirham | + 12% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (596 Dirham) | 417 Dirham | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (327 Dirham) | 433 Dirham | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (898 Dirham) | 483 Dirham | + 86% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (815 Dirham) | 467 Dirham | + 75% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 45% more expensive than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (229,754 Dirham) | 193,922 Dirham | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (10 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (341 Dirham) | 132 Dirham | + 159% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (47 Dirham) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 10% cheaper than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (33 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php553 (109 Dirham) | 180 Dirham | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (154 Dirham) | 200 Dirham | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (42 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | + 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (24 Dirham) | 31 Dirham | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (35 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (14 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (17 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (57 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 88% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 23% cheaper than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (217 Dirham) | 325 Dirham | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php523 (104 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (272 Dirham) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (397 Dirham) | 350 Dirham | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (65 Dirham) | 70 Dirham | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (35 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 171% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (19 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (5,380 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (1.51 Dirham) | 4.07 Dirham | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,125 (421 Dirham) | 225 Dirham | + 87% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (23 Dirham) | 105 Dirham | - 78% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 16,971 Dirham (Php85,673) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 13,000 Dirham in El Jadida.
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