Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Tembisa, South Africa
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 67% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php279 (R 86) | R 60 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (R 53) | R 50 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (R 32) | R 31 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (R 27) | R 15 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php127 (R 39) | R 23 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (R 29) | R 13 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (R 53) | R 41 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (R 53) | R 14 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php102 (R 32) | R 8 | + 297% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (R 18) | R 14 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (R 130) | R 138 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (R 27) | R 16 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (R 19) | R 5.00 | + 276% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 17% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (R 23,654) | R 22,750 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (R 11,604) | R 19,000 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (R 1,964) | R 1,350 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php36,674 (R 11,370) | R 20,000 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (R 6,123) | R 12,000 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (R 1,014) | R 1,000 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (R 530) | R 600 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (R 5,165) | R 6,833 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (R 1,620) | R 1,233 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (R 96) | R 78 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (R 70) | R 40 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 7% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (R 933) | R 700 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (R 512) | R 717 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (R 1,405) | R 1,167 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (R 1,276) | R 800 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 25% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (R 359,572) | R 294,500 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (R 16) | R 14 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (R 534) | R 392 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (R 74) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 42% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (R 52) | R 50 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php587 (R 182) | R 120 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (R 242) | R 300 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (R 65) | R 15 | + 333% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (R 38) | R 19 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (R 54) | R 39 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (R 21) | R 17 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (R 27) | R 12 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (R 89) | R 65 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 38% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (R 339) | R 289 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php555 (R 172) | R 109 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (R 426) | R 674 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (R 622) | R 768 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (R 102) | R 38 | + 165% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (R 55) | R 26 | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (R 29) | R 25 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (R 8,420) | R 3,632 | + 132% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (R 2.36) | R 1.41 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,077 (R 644) | R 429 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (R 36) | R 39 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 600 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 11% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 78,918 (Php254,560) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 71,000 in Tembisa.
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