Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 37% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 33% | |||
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| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 33% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php268 (22 lei) | 32 lei | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php182 (15 lei) | 18 lei | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php139 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php91 (8 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (10 lei) | 10 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php90 (7 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php195 (16 lei) | 14 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php172 (14 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php110 (9 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 296% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php68 (5.60 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php497 (41 lei) | 25 lei | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php109 (9 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php57 (4.71 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 97% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php64,992 (5,372 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php30,233 (2,499 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,023 (332 lei) | 390 lei | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php31,819 (2,630 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php14,727 (1,217 lei) | 914 lei | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,905 (405 lei) | 253 lei | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,775 (147 lei) | 32 lei | + 355% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php15,988 (1,321 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,012 (414 lei) | 330 lei | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php376 (31 lei) | 30 lei | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php423 (35 lei) | 23 lei | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,031 (168 lei) | 261 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,691 (140 lei) | 131 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,284 (354 lei) | 270 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,491 (371 lei) | 251 lei | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 34% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,248,360 (103,187 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php71 (5.90 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,512 (125 lei) | 74 lei | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php282 (23 lei) | 21 lei | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 5% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php247 (20 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php463 (38 lei) | 28 lei | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php903 (75 lei) | 84 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php221 (18 lei) | 20 lei | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php135 (11 lei) | 13 lei | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php154 (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php88 (7 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php108 (9 lei) | 9 lei | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php347 (29 lei) | 16 lei | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 12% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,044 (86 lei) | 69 lei | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php569 (47 lei) | 43 lei | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,531 (127 lei) | 166 lei | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,054 (170 lei) | 135 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php321 (27 lei) | 21 lei | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php152 (13 lei) | 9 lei | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php91 (8 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (2,245 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (0.67 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,122 (175 lei) | 121 lei | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php143 (12 lei) | 16 lei | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 340 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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