Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Wels, Austria
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Manila (Philippines) is 28% cheaper than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php282 (€4.86) | €9 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (€2.97) | €7 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (€1.80) | €6.00 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (€1.51) | €1.08 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | Php125 (€2.16) | €2.50 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php85 (€1.47) | €1.50 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (€2.95) | €3.00 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (€2.94) | €2.00 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php99 (€1.71) | €1.00 | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (€0.98) | €1.00 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (€7) | €5.50 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (€1.51) | €1.33 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (€1.05) | €1.25 | - 16% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 13% cheaper than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (€1,317) | €867 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (€646) | €750 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (€109) | €517 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php35,368 (€611) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (€341) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (€56) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (€30) | €20 | + 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (€288) | €399 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (€90) | €200 | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (€5.32) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (€3.92) | €13 | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 109% | |||
Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 109% more expensive than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (€52) | €19 | + 173% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (€29) | €10 | + 185% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (€78) | €50 | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (€71) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 34% more expensive than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,186,210 (€20,479) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (€0.87) | €1.09 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (€30) | €10 | + 197% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (€4.13) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 19% cheaper than in Wels (Austria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (€2.88) | €15 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php553 (€10) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (€13) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (€3.62) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (€2.09) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (€3.01) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (€1.19) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (€1.49) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (€4.96) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Wels (Austria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (€19) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php523 (€9) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (€24) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (€35) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (€5.66) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (€3.07) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (€1.61) | €3.50 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (€469) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (€0.13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,125 (€37) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php115 (€1.99) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,500 in Wels you would need to make just about €2,378 (Php137,764) in Manila.
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