Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 35% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 34% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Manila | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php237 (46 kr) | 112 kr | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php207 (40 kr) | 85 kr | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php130 (25 kr) | 61 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php97 (19 kr) | 15 kr | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php134 (26 kr) | 36 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php89 (17 kr) | 30 kr | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php190 (37 kr) | 52 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php157 (30 kr) | 29 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (21 kr) | 12 kr | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (13 kr) | 18 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php503 (97 kr) | 122 kr | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php98 (19 kr) | 21 kr | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 (14 kr) | 17 kr | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 16% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Manila | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php91,367 (17,676 kr) | 14,659 kr | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php43,739 (8,462 kr) | 10,268 kr | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,475 (1,059 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,861 (5,971 kr) | 10,057 kr | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,170 (3,322 kr) | 6,330 kr | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,665 (516 kr) | 410 kr | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,052 (397 kr) | 359 kr | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php14,168 (2,741 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,562 (883 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php258 (50 kr) | 67 kr | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php450 (87 kr) | 203 kr | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 36% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Manila | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,266 (438 kr) | 1,014 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,673 (324 kr) | 419 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,036 (781 kr) | 1,035 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,871 (749 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 54% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,251,260 (242,075 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 (15 kr) | 16 kr | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php689 (133 kr) | 601 kr | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php160 (31 kr) | 319 kr | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 20% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Manila | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php247 (48 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php463 (90 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php982 (190 kr) | 261 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php221 (43 kr) | 41 kr | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php135 (26 kr) | 31 kr | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php176 (34 kr) | 28 kr | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php88 (17 kr) | 28 kr | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php85 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php439 (85 kr) | 274 kr | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 30% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Manila | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,465 (283 kr) | 415 kr | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php691 (134 kr) | 267 kr | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,531 (296 kr) | 819 kr | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,615 (313 kr) | 847 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php347 (67 kr) | 138 kr | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php170 (33 kr) | 40 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php76 (15 kr) | 70 kr | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (5,254 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (1.59 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,823 (546 kr) | 290 kr | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php150 (29 kr) | 67 kr | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 533 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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