Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 15% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 758 prices entered by 203 different people.
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 4% cheaper than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manila (Philippines) | Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Php282 (L 141) | L 289 | 51% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Php172 (L 86) | L 141 | 39% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Php104 (L 52) | L 50 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Php87 (L 44) | L 26 | 71% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Php125 (L 62) | L 43 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Php85 (L 42) | L 27 | 58% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Php171 (L 85) | L 55 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Php170 (L 85) | L 46 | 84% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Php99 (L 49) | L 28 | 75% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Php57 (L 28) | L 26 | 7% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Php420 (L 210) | L 266 | 21% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Php87 (L 44) | L 41 | 6% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Php61 (L 30) | L 21 | 42% |
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 53% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php76,297 (L 38,084) | L 15,796 | 141% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Php37,429 (L 18,683) | L 8,872 | 111% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Php6,334 (L 3,162) | L 2,135 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php35,368 (L 17,654) | L 12,735 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Php19,750 (L 9,858) | L 6,774 | 46% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Php3,271 (L 1,633) | L 1,603 | 2% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Php1,709 (L 853) | L 880 | 3% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Php16,659 (L 8,316) | L 8,798 | 5% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php5,225 (L 2,608) | L 2,242 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Php308 (L 154) | L 124 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Php227 (L 113) | L 94 | 21% |
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 18% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Php3,009 (L 1,502) | L 994 | 51% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Php1,653 (L 825) | L 709 | 16% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php4,533 (L 2,263) | L 2,362 | 4% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Php4,116 (L 2,055) | L 1,983 | 4% |
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Php1,159,840 (L 578,938) | L 426,994 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Php50 (L 25) | L 27 | 7% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Php1,723 (L 860) | L 887 | 3% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Php239 (L 119) | L 249 | 52% |
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 22% cheaper than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php167 (L 83) | L 90 | 8% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Php553 (L 276) | L 274 | 1% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Php780 (L 389) | L 611 | 36% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Php210 (L 105) | L 130 | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Php121 (L 60) | L 83 | 27% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Php174 (L 87) | L 120 | 27% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Php69 (L 34) | L 58 | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Php86 (L 43) | L 38 | 12% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Php287 (L 143) | L 163 | 12% |
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 19% more expensive than in Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Php1,095 (L 546) | L 205 | 167% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Php523 (L 261) | L 178 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Php1,374 (L 686) | L 1,036 | 34% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Php2,005 (L 1,001) | L 690 | 45% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Php328 (L 164) | L 108 | 52% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Php178 (L 89) | L 63 | 40% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Php93 (L 47) | L 37 | 27% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Php27,159 (L 13,556) | L 9,507 | 43% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Php8 (L 3.81) | L 3.37 | 13% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Php2,125 (L 1,061) | L 1,567 | 32% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Php116 (L 58) | L 55 | 6% |
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For example, you would need at least L 58,834 (Php117,867) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with L 51,000 in Tegucigalpa.