Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Wonju, South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 42% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php282 (₩6,494) | ₩9,500 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (₩3,962) | ₩5,655 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (₩2,410) | ₩4,250 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (₩2,017) | ₩2,200 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php125 (₩2,887) | ₩3,350 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php85 (₩1,958) | ₩4,500 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (₩3,948) | ₩11,600 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (₩3,924) | ₩9,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php99 (₩2,279) | ₩7,000 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (₩1,313) | ₩1,850 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (₩9,695) | ₩27,000 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (₩2,012) | ₩2,450 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (₩1,399) | ₩2,350 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 14% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (₩1,759,895) | ₩800,000 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (₩863,348) | ₩500,000 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (₩146,098) | ₩275,000 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php35,368 (₩815,813) | ₩700,000 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (₩455,548) | ₩461,905 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (₩75,457) | ₩225,000 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (₩39,428) | ₩31,196 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (₩384,268) | ₩600,000 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (₩120,520) | ₩80,000 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (₩7,110) | ₩9,500 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (₩5,234) | ₩10,000 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 74% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (₩69,411) | ₩80,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (₩38,122) | ₩250,000 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (₩104,554) | ₩105,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (₩94,949) | ₩120,000 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 37% more expensive than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,186,210 (₩27,361,459) | ₩19,000,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (₩1,159) | ₩1,650 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (₩39,741) | ₩18,000 | + 121% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (₩5,516) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 29% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (₩3,842) | ₩2,300 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php553 (₩12,748) | ₩4,000 | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (₩17,989) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (₩4,833) | ₩6,000 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (₩2,787) | ₩4,000 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (₩4,022) | ₩4,500 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (₩1,586) | ₩4,000 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (₩1,988) | ₩2,000 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (₩6,624) | ₩63,000 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 28% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (₩25,249) | ₩32,500 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php523 (₩12,074) | ₩12,000 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (₩31,693) | ₩125,000 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (₩46,250) | ₩87,500 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (₩7,565) | ₩10,000 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (₩4,102) | ₩4,750 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (₩2,156) | ₩3,250 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (₩626,450) | ₩1,000,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₩176) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,125 (₩49,023) | ₩58,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php115 (₩2,660) | ₩3,600 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 489 prices entered by 170 different people.
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 ₩2,510,000 in Wonju you would need to make just about ₩1,995,928 (Php86,530) in Manila.
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