Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 37% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 31% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Manila | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php237 (96 Kč) | 239 Kč | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php207 (84 Kč) | 199 Kč | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php130 (53 Kč) | 108 Kč | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php97 (39 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php134 (54 Kč) | 98 Kč | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php89 (36 Kč) | 77 Kč | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php190 (77 Kč) | 165 Kč | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php157 (64 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (43 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (27 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php503 (205 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php98 (40 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 (29 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 36% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Manila | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php91,367 (37,255 Kč) | 44,241 Kč | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php43,739 (17,834 Kč) | 32,687 Kč | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,475 (2,232 Kč) | 5,317 Kč | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,861 (12,583 Kč) | 26,753 Kč | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,170 (7,001 Kč) | 20,037 Kč | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,665 (1,087 Kč) | 4,102 Kč | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,052 (837 Kč) | 578 Kč | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php14,168 (5,777 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,562 (1,860 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php258 (105 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php450 (184 Kč) | 309 Kč | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,266 (924 Kč) | 2,080 Kč | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,673 (682 Kč) | 1,288 Kč | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,036 (1,646 Kč) | 2,415 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,871 (1,578 Kč) | 3,332 Kč | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 40% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,251,260 (510,198 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 (31 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php689 (281 Kč) | 549 Kč | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php160 (65 Kč) | 301 Kč | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 45% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php247 (101 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php463 (189 Kč) | 195 Kč | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php982 (400 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php221 (90 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php135 (55 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php176 (72 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php88 (36 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php85 (35 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php439 (179 Kč) | 550 Kč | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 33% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,465 (597 Kč) | 726 Kč | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php691 (282 Kč) | 505 Kč | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,531 (624 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,615 (659 Kč) | 1,225 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php347 (142 Kč) | 185 Kč | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php170 (69 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php76 (31 Kč) | 57 Kč | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (11,074 Kč) | 18,595 Kč | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (3.36 Kč) | 3.68 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,823 (1,151 Kč) | 1,563 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php150 (61 Kč) | 149 Kč | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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