Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 41% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 34% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php295 (24 lei) | 27 lei | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php245 (20 lei) | 21 lei | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php152 (12 lei) | 11 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php135 (11 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php128 (10 lei) | 11 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php108 (9 lei) | 5.46 lei | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php191 (15 lei) | 13 lei | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php144 (11 lei) | 4.24 lei | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php137 (11 lei) | 2.93 lei | + 273% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php82 (7 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php511 (41 lei) | 26 lei | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php109 (9 lei) | 6 lei | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php58 (4.64 lei) | 2.38 lei | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 128% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php90,093 (7,178 lei) | 1,899 lei | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php43,654 (3,478 lei) | 1,450 lei | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,620 (448 lei) | 517 lei | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php28,200 (2,247 lei) | 1,307 lei | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,145 (1,207 lei) | 1,007 lei | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,800 (382 lei) | 347 lei | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,639 (131 lei) | 29 lei | + 350% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php17,194 (1,370 lei) | 1,745 lei | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,717 (376 lei) | 329 lei | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php444 (35 lei) | 25 lei | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php743 (59 lei) | 18 lei | + 230% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,126 (169 lei) | 108 lei | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,556 (124 lei) | 154 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,561 (363 lei) | 241 lei | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,069 (324 lei) | 306 lei | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,354,460 (107,908 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php61 (4.87 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php864 (69 lei) | 81 lei | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php334 (27 lei) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 7% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php274 (22 lei) | 28 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php442 (35 lei) | 29 lei | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php926 (74 lei) | 99 lei | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php213 (17 lei) | 12 lei | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php176 (14 lei) | 12 lei | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php185 (15 lei) | 15 lei | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php102 (8 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php97 (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php422 (34 lei) | 19 lei | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 48% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,101 (88 lei) | 57 lei | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php834 (66 lei) | 39 lei | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,816 (145 lei) | 93 lei | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,763 (140 lei) | 80 lei | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php352 (28 lei) | 15 lei | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php167 (13 lei) | 6 lei | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php263 (21 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 310% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php29,517 (2,352 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (0.63 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,458 (196 lei) | 132 lei | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php177 (14 lei) | 18 lei | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 41% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 208 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
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