Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Etawah, India
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Manila (Philippines) is 20% more expensive than in Etawah (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php282 (₨433) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (₨264) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (₨161) | ₨34 | + 373% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (₨135) | ₨50 | + 169% | |
12 eggs, large | Php125 (₨193) | ₨80 | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php85 (₨131) | ₨35 | + 273% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (₨263) | ₨280 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (₨262) | ₨65 | + 303% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php99 (₨152) | ₨20 | + 660% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (₨88) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (₨647) | ₨2,200 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (₨134) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (₨93) | - | - | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 23% more expensive than in Etawah (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (₨117,431) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (₨57,608) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (₨9,749) | ₨4,000 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php35,368 (₨54,436) | ₨9,000 | + 505% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (₨30,397) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (₨5,035) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (₨2,631) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (₨25,641) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (₨8,042) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (₨474) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (₨349) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Etawah (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (₨4,632) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (₨2,544) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (₨6,976) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (₨6,336) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Etawah (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (₨1,785,136) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (₨77) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (₨2,652) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (₨368) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Etawah (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (₨256) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php553 (₨851) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (₨1,200) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (₨323) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (₨186) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (₨268) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (₨106) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (₨133) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (₨442) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Etawah (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (₨1,685) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php523 (₨806) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (₨2,115) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (₨3,086) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (₨505) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (₨274) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (₨144) | ₨114 | + 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (₨41,801) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,125 (₨3,271) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (₨178) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨400,130 (Php259,973) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨345,000 in Etawah.
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