Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Tangier, Morocco
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Manila (Philippines) is 9% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php279 (52 Dirham) | 74 Dirham | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (32 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (19 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (16 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 125% | |
12 eggs, large | Php127 (23 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (17 Dirham) | 5.32 Dirham | + 228% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (32 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (32 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php102 (19 Dirham) | 4.66 Dirham | + 308% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (11 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (78 Dirham) | 92 Dirham | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (16 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (11 Dirham) | 6 Dirham | + 86% | |
Housing | + 92% | |||
Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 92% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (14,156 Dirham) | 5,177 Dirham | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (6,945 Dirham) | 3,459 Dirham | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (1,175 Dirham) | 445 Dirham | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php36,674 (6,805 Dirham) | 3,631 Dirham | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (3,664 Dirham) | 1,898 Dirham | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (607 Dirham) | 343 Dirham | + 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (317 Dirham) | 190 Dirham | + 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (3,091 Dirham) | 4,025 Dirham | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (969 Dirham) | 1,042 Dirham | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (57 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (42 Dirham) | 72 Dirham | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 16% cheaper than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (558 Dirham) | 465 Dirham | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (307 Dirham) | 471 Dirham | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (841 Dirham) | 751 Dirham | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (764 Dirham) | 595 Dirham | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 22% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (215,197 Dirham) | 227,583 Dirham | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (9 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (320 Dirham) | 162 Dirham | + 98% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (44 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | - 23% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 13% cheaper than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (31 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php587 (109 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (145 Dirham) | 216 Dirham | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (39 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (22 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (32 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (13 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (16 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (53 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 46% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (203 Dirham) | 158 Dirham | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php555 (103 Dirham) | 108 Dirham | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (255 Dirham) | 140 Dirham | + 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (372 Dirham) | 346 Dirham | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (61 Dirham) | 79 Dirham | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (33 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (17 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (5,039 Dirham) | 6,556 Dirham | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (1.42 Dirham) | 0.87 Dirham | + 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,077 (385 Dirham) | 336 Dirham | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (22 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 35% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 20,060 Dirham (Php108,116) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 16,000 Dirham in Tangier.
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