Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Taldy-Kurgan, Kazakhstan
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Food | + 218% | |||
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Food in Manila (Philippines) is 218% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php279 (2,403 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 140% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (1,480 KZT) | 800 KZT | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (900 KZT) | 700 KZT | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (753 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 402% | |
12 eggs, large | Php127 (1,090 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 172% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (809 KZT) | 60 KZT | + 1249% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (1,474 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (1,466 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 633% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php102 (882 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 341% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (490 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 277% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (3,621 KZT) | 800 KZT | + 353% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (751 KZT) | 200 KZT | + 276% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (522 KZT) | 60 KZT | + 771% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (657,258 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (322,430 KZT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (54,562 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php36,674 (315,929 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (170,131 KZT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (28,180 KZT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (14,725 KZT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (143,510 KZT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (45,010 KZT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (2,655 KZT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (1,955 KZT) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 90% | |||
Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 90% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (25,923 KZT) | 8,000 KZT | + 224% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (14,237 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (39,047 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 290% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (35,460 KZT) | 20,000 KZT | + 77% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (9,991,363 KZT) | 13,164,900 KZT | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (433 KZT) | 115 KZT | + 276% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (14,842 KZT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (2,060 KZT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (1,435 KZT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php587 (5,057 KZT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (6,718 KZT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (1,805 KZT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (1,043 KZT) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (1,502 KZT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (592 KZT) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (742 KZT) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (2,474 KZT) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (9,430 KZT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php555 (4,778 KZT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (11,836 KZT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (17,273 KZT) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (2,825 KZT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (1,532 KZT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (805 KZT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (233,957 KZT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (66 KZT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,077 (17,892 KZT) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (999 KZT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 25% more expensive than in Taldy-Kurgan (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 2,672,654 KZT (Php310,253) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 2,130,000 KZT in Taldy-Kurgan.
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