Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Tampico, Mexico
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 15% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php279 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 182 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 107 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 72 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 19 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php127 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 30 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 16 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 38 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 36 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php102 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 21 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 159 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 27 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 13 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 126% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (Mex$ 32,686) | Mex$ 6,922 | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (Mex$ 16,035) | Mex$ 5,114 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (Mex$ 2,713) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php36,674 (Mex$ 15,712) | Mex$ 8,746 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (Mex$ 8,461) | Mex$ 4,651 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (Mex$ 1,401) | Mex$ 1,742 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (Mex$ 732) | Mex$ 372 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (Mex$ 7,137) | Mex$ 7,827 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (Mex$ 2,238) | Mex$ 1,778 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 64 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 46 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 24% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (Mex$ 1,289) | Mex$ 682 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (Mex$ 708) | Mex$ 716 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (Mex$ 1,942) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (Mex$ 1,763) | Mex$ 1,132 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 53% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (Mex$ 496,883) | Mex$ 211,511 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 16 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (Mex$ 738) | Mex$ 498 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 226 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 37% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 52 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php587 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 106 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 512 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 79 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 32 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 47 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 109 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 60% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 278 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php555 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 131 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 547 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (Mex$ 859) | Mex$ 576 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 81 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 45 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 28 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (Mex$ 11,635) | Mex$ 7,685 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Mex$ 3.27) | Mex$ 2.04 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,077 (Mex$ 890) | Mex$ 452 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 51 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 755 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 59% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 36,461 (Php85,107) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 23,000 in Tampico.
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