Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Enschede, Netherlands
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Manila (Philippines) is 34% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php282 (€4.86) | €12 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (€2.97) | €7 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (€1.80) | €4.01 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (€1.51) | €1.14 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | Php125 (€2.16) | €2.85 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php85 (€1.47) | €2.16 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (€2.95) | €5.68 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (€2.94) | €2.10 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php99 (€1.71) | €1.92 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (€0.98) | €0.97 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (€7) | €7 | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (€1.51) | €2.24 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (€1.05) | €0.95 | + 10% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 20% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (€1,317) | €1,099 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (€646) | €771 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (€109) | €137 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php35,368 (€611) | €693 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (€341) | €571 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (€56) | €240 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (€30) | €26 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (€288) | €465 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (€90) | €299 | - 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (€5.32) | €7 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (€3.92) | €13 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 32% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (€52) | €82 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (€29) | €41 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (€78) | €91 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (€71) | €126 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 50% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (€20,023) | €29,057 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (€0.87) | €1.51 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (€30) | €67 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (€4.13) | €24 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 38% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (€2.88) | €4.15 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php553 (€10) | €15 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (€13) | €35 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (€3.62) | €2.96 | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (€2.09) | €2.69 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (€3.01) | €2.95 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (€1.19) | €2.24 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (€1.49) | €1.97 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (€4.96) | €18 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 31% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (€19) | €38 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php523 (€9) | €22 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (€24) | €80 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (€35) | €72 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (€5.66) | €7 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (€3.07) | €3.11 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (€1.61) | €4.05 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (€469) | €424 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | €0.11 | + 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,125 (€37) | €29 | + 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (€2.00) | €6 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 35% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Enschede you would need to make just about €2,143 (Php124,112) in Manila.
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