Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Takasaki, Japan
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 26% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php279 (¥612) | ¥867 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (¥377) | ¥667 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (¥229) | ¥350 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (¥192) | ¥136 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php127 (¥278) | ¥240 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (¥206) | ¥400 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (¥375) | ¥656 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (¥373) | ¥700 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php102 (¥225) | ¥250 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (¥125) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (¥922) | ¥1,500 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (¥191) | ¥240 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (¥133) | ¥146 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 18% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (¥167,363) | ¥126,011 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (¥82,103) | ¥75,942 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (¥13,894) | ¥20,058 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php36,674 (¥80,447) | ¥80,000 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (¥43,322) | ¥60,000 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (¥7,176) | ¥15,000 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (¥3,750) | ¥6,370 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (¥36,543) | ¥130,000 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (¥11,461) | ¥15,000 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (¥676) | ¥900 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (¥498) | ¥2,000 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 8% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (¥6,601) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (¥3,625) | ¥4,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (¥9,943) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (¥9,029) | ¥12,000 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 6% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (¥2,544,177) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (¥110) | ¥146 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (¥3,779) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (¥525) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 5% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (¥365) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php587 (¥1,288) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (¥1,711) | ¥950 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (¥460) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (¥266) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (¥382) | ¥350 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (¥151) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (¥189) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (¥630) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 34% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (¥2,401) | ¥7,000 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php555 (¥1,217) | ¥2,800 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (¥3,014) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (¥4,398) | ¥1,800 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (¥719) | ¥500 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (¥390) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (¥205) | ¥600 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (¥59,574) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (¥17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,077 (¥4,556) | ¥9,800 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (¥254) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 600 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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