Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Tapachula, Mexico
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 23% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php279 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 65 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 99 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 100 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 14 | + 180% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php127 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 24 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 15 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 45 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 40 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php102 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 42 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 130 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 21 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 64% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (Mex$ 33,287) | Mex$ 13,191 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (Mex$ 16,330) | Mex$ 4,973 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (Mex$ 2,763) | Mex$ 2,317 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php36,674 (Mex$ 16,000) | Mex$ 8,747 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (Mex$ 8,616) | Mex$ 3,681 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (Mex$ 1,427) | Mex$ 1,399 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (Mex$ 746) | Mex$ 750 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (Mex$ 7,268) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (Mex$ 2,280) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 192 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (Mex$ 99) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (Mex$ 1,313) | Mex$ 1,340 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (Mex$ 721) | Mex$ 800 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (Mex$ 1,978) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (Mex$ 1,796) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 49% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (Mex$ 506,020) | Mex$ 300,000 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (Mex$ 752) | Mex$ 450 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (Mex$ 104) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 23% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 60 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php587 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 200 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 500 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 400 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 63 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 80 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 44 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 60 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 135 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 18% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (Mex$ 478) | Mex$ 147 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php555 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 140 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (Mex$ 599) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (Mex$ 875) | Mex$ 300 | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 115 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 80 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 55 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (Mex$ 11,849) | Mex$ 18,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Mex$ 3.33) | Mex$ 4.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,077 (Mex$ 906) | Mex$ 417 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (Mex$ 51) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 670 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 34% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 53,588 (Php122,828) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 40,000 in Tapachula.
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