Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Tangail, Bangladesh
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Manila (Philippines) is 35% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php279 (Taka 486) | Taka 300 | + 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (Taka 299) | Taka 400 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (Taka 182) | Taka 200 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (Taka 152) | Taka 60 | + 154% | |
12 eggs, large | Php127 (Taka 221) | Taka 100 | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (Taka 164) | Taka 80 | + 105% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (Taka 298) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (Taka 297) | Taka 200 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php102 (Taka 179) | Taka 20 | + 793% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (Taka 99) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (Taka 733) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (Taka 152) | Taka 110 | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (Taka 106) | Taka 100 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 142% | |||
Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 142% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (Taka 133,010) | Taka 20,000 | + 565% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (Taka 65,250) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (Taka 11,042) | Taka 2,000 | + 452% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php36,674 (Taka 63,935) | Taka 15,000 | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (Taka 34,430) | Taka 10,000 | + 244% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (Taka 5,703) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (Taka 2,980) | Taka 1,449 | + 106% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (Taka 29,042) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (Taka 9,109) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (Taka 537) | Taka 240 | + 124% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (Taka 396) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 177% | |||
Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 177% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (Taka 5,246) | Taka 1,500 | + 250% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (Taka 2,881) | Taka 1,000 | + 188% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (Taka 7,902) | Taka 4,000 | + 98% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (Taka 7,176) | Taka 3,000 | + 139% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (Taka 2,021,961) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (Taka 88) | Taka 88 | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (Taka 3,004) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (Taka 417) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (Taka 290) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php587 (Taka 1,023) | Taka 600 | + 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (Taka 1,360) | Taka 1,000 | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (Taka 365) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (Taka 211) | Taka 375 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (Taka 304) | Taka 345 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (Taka 120) | Taka 100 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (Taka 150) | Taka 100 | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (Taka 501) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 29% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (Taka 1,908) | Taka 500 | + 282% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php555 (Taka 967) | Taka 500 | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (Taka 2,395) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (Taka 3,495) | Taka 1,000 | + 250% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (Taka 572) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (Taka 310) | Taka 160 | + 94% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (Taka 163) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (Taka 47,346) | Taka 80,000 | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Taka 13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,077 (Taka 3,621) | Taka 1,000 | + 262% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (Taka 202) | Taka 220 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least Taka 88,203 (Php50,595) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Taka 60,000 in Tangail.
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