Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Tehuacán, Mexico
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 46% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php282 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 67 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 82 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 39 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 17 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php125 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 29 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php85 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 16 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 32 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 29 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php99 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 12 | + 239% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 18 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 290 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 17 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 124% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (Mex$ 31,686) | Mex$ 5,777 | + 448% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (Mex$ 15,544) | Mex$ 3,195 | + 386% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (Mex$ 2,630) | Mex$ 433 | + 507% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php35,368 (Mex$ 14,688) | Mex$ 10,088 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (Mex$ 8,202) | Mex$ 6,428 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (Mex$ 1,359) | Mex$ 871 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (Mex$ 710) | Mex$ 399 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (Mex$ 6,918) | Mex$ 10,030 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (Mex$ 2,170) | Mex$ 1,417 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 72 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 150 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 28% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (Mex$ 1,250) | Mex$ 591 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (Mex$ 686) | Mex$ 705 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (Mex$ 1,882) | Mex$ 1,280 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (Mex$ 1,709) | Mex$ 841 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 34% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (Mex$ 481,670) | Mex$ 188,931 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (Mex$ 715) | Mex$ 589 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 240 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 22% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 47 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php553 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 197 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 250 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 50 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 40 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 42 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 30 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 39 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 94 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 9% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 249 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php523 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 163 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (Mex$ 571) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (Mex$ 833) | Mex$ 570 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 198 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 78 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 27 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (Mex$ 11,279) | Mex$ 13,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Mex$ 3.17) | Mex$ 1.00 | + 217% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,125 (Mex$ 883) | Mex$ 1,315 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 50 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 576 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 25,584 (Php61,604) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 17,000 in Tehuacán.
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