Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Talcahuano, Chile
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 14% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php279 (CH$4,154) | CH$5,304 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (CH$2,558) | CH$3,777 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (CH$1,556) | CH$1,663 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (CH$1,302) | CH$832 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php127 (CH$1,884) | CH$1,922 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (CH$1,399) | CH$695 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (CH$2,549) | CH$3,682 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (CH$2,534) | CH$827 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php102 (CH$1,525) | CH$531 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (CH$847) | CH$917 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (CH$6,259) | CH$4,889 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (CH$1,299) | CH$1,508 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (CH$903) | CH$313 | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 56% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (CH$1,136,206) | CH$503,512 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (CH$557,386) | CH$322,602 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (CH$94,322) | CH$45,246 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php36,674 (CH$546,149) | CH$369,228 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (CH$294,106) | CH$247,608 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (CH$48,716) | CH$39,110 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (CH$25,455) | CH$21,187 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (CH$248,087) | CH$232,659 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (CH$77,809) | CH$49,061 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (CH$4,590) | CH$9,424 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (CH$3,379) | CH$3,781 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 34% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (CH$44,812) | CH$33,285 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (CH$24,612) | CH$19,932 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (CH$67,501) | CH$35,603 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (CH$61,300) | CH$44,796 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (CH$17,272,133) | CH$10,699,300 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (CH$748) | CH$816 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (CH$25,657) | CH$29,931 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (CH$3,561) | CH$8,950 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 19% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (CH$2,480) | CH$3,596 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php587 (CH$8,741) | CH$5,637 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (CH$11,614) | CH$16,894 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (CH$3,120) | CH$2,798 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (CH$1,804) | CH$2,993 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (CH$2,597) | CH$2,456 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (CH$1,024) | CH$1,393 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (CH$1,283) | CH$1,656 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (CH$4,277) | CH$8,811 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (CH$16,301) | CH$18,694 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php555 (CH$8,259) | CH$7,676 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (CH$20,461) | CH$28,173 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (CH$29,859) | CH$29,005 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (CH$4,884) | CH$8,958 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (CH$2,649) | CH$2,220 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (CH$1,392) | CH$2,717 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (CH$404,443) | CH$240,801 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (CH$114) | CH$70 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,077 (CH$30,930) | CH$32,964 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (CH$1,727) | CH$3,345 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 918 prices entered by 198 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least CH$1,712,033 (Php114,965) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,460,000 in Talcahuano.
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