Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 37% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 700 prices entered by 187 different people.
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 34% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manila (Philippines) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Php282 ($5.82) | $12 | 52% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Php172 ($3.55) | $7 | 51% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Php104 ($2.16) | $3.65 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Php87 ($1.81) | $0.67 | 168% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Php125 ($2.59) | $2.49 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Php85 ($1.75) | $2.82 | 38% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Php171 ($3.54) | $4.57 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Php170 ($3.52) | $3.01 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Php99 ($2.04) | $1.36 | 51% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Php57 ($1.18) | $3.19 | 63% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Php420 ($9) | $17 | 48% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Php87 ($1.80) | $1.96 | 8% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Php61 ($1.25) | $1.73 | 28% |
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 33% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php76,297 ($1,577) | $1,528 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Php37,429 ($774) | $1,303 | 41% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Php6,334 ($131) | $211 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php35,368 ($731) | $1,254 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Php19,750 ($408) | $919 | 56% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Php3,271 ($68) | $150 | 55% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Php1,709 ($35) | $49 | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Php16,659 ($344) | $276 | 25% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php5,225 ($108) | $129 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Php308 ($6) | $13 | 50% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Php227 ($4.69) | $21 | 78% |
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 18% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Php3,009 ($62) | $55 | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Php1,653 ($34) | $46 | 26% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php4,533 ($94) | $129 | 27% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Php4,116 ($85) | $101 | 16% |
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 20% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Php1,159,840 ($23,973) | $20,236 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Php50 ($1.04) | $0.68 | 54% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Php1,723 ($36) | $51 | 30% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Php239 ($4.94) | $28 | 83% |
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 59% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php167 ($3.44) | $5.91 | 42% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Php553 ($11) | $30 | 62% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Php780 ($16) | $99 | 84% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Php210 ($4.33) | $5.51 | 21% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Php121 ($2.50) | $3.22 | 22% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Php174 ($3.60) | $4.91 | 27% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Php69 ($1.42) | $4.36 | 67% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Php86 ($1.78) | $1.68 | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Php287 ($5.94) | $20 | 71% |
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 58% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Php1,095 ($23) | $53 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Php523 ($11) | $21 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Php1,374 ($28) | $101 | 72% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Php2,005 ($41) | $106 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Php328 ($7) | $10 | 30% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Php178 ($3.68) | $4.71 | 22% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Php93 ($1.93) | $6 | 70% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Php27,159 ($561) | $439 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Php8 ($0.16) | $1.00 | 84% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Php2,125 ($44) | $51 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Php116 ($2.39) | $8 | 69% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,700 in Tempe, Arizona you would need to make just about $2,959 (Php143,181) in Manila.