Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 48% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 43% | |||
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| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 43% 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 | Php245 (21 lei) | 24 lei | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php202 (17 lei) | 18 lei | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 (8 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php123 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php86 (7 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php188 (16 lei) | 13 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php162 (14 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php109 (9 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 223% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (5.81 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php508 (43 lei) | 25 lei | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php112 (9 lei) | 6 lei | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php71 (5.96 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 162% 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 | Php88,862 (7,478 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php42,934 (3,613 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,362 (367 lei) | 509 lei | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,620 (2,577 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,084 (1,354 lei) | 820 lei | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,828 (238 lei) | 292 lei | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,052 (173 lei) | 28 lei | + 515% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php15,988 (1,345 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,012 (422 lei) | 322 lei | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php376 (32 lei) | 24 lei | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php423 (36 lei) | 13 lei | + 180% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 8% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,220 (187 lei) | 108 lei | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,672 (141 lei) | 154 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,028 (339 lei) | 241 lei | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,823 (322 lei) | 306 lei | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| 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 | Php1,195,200 (100,584 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php74 (6 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php677 (57 lei) | 81 lei | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php155 (13 lei) | 20 lei | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php247 (21 lei) | 28 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php463 (39 lei) | 29 lei | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php986 (83 lei) | 99 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php221 (19 lei) | 12 lei | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php135 (11 lei) | 12 lei | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php154 (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php88 (7 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php108 (9 lei) | 9 lei | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php347 (29 lei) | 19 lei | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 45% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Manila | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,017 (86 lei) | 57 lei | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php688 (58 lei) | 39 lei | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,531 (129 lei) | 93 lei | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,613 (136 lei) | 80 lei | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php321 (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (14 lei) | 6 lei | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (6 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (2,286 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (0.69 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,823 (238 lei) | 132 lei | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php145 (12 lei) | 18 lei | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 438 prices entered by 119 different people.
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