- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Philippines
- Brisbane
- Manila
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Brisbane (Australia) and Manila (Philippines)
| Food | 127% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 127% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | AU$16.35 (Php660) | Php293 | 125% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$8.29 (Php335) | Php143 | 134% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | AU$6.11 (Php247) | Php91 | 172% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.72 (Php69) | Php71 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.76 (Php192) | Php67 | 189% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.66 (Php188) | Php54 | 248% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.92 (Php239) | Php74 | 224% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.78 (Php153) | Php128 | 19% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.11 (Php166) | Php104 | 59% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | AU$3.88 (Php157) | Php42 | 274% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17.50 (Php707) | Php488 | 45% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.29 (Php133) | Php56 | 138% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.39 (Php96) | Php48 | 99% |
| Housing | 41% | ||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 41% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | AU$1,733 (Php70,007) | Php47,941 | 46% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$137 (Php5,530) | Php6,393 | 13% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | AU$48 (Php1,944) | Php2,489 | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$790 (Php31,917) | Php39,300 | 19% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | AU$200 (Php8,078) | Php5,800 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$6.93 (Php280) | Php110 | 155% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$26 (Php1,050) | Php109 | 867% |
| Clothes | 52% | ||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 52% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | AU$102 (Php4,111) | Php2,418 | 70% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | AU$67 (Php2,697) | Php1,800 | 50% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | AU$138 (Php5,583) | Php4,000 | 40% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | AU$123 (Php4,960) | Php3,313 | 50% |
| Transportation | 223% | ||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 223% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$35,769 (Php1,444,647) | Php1,164,290 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.48 (Php60) | Php49 | 21% |
| monthly ticket public transport | AU$144 (Php5,809) | Php643 | 804% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (Php970) | Php133 | 631% |
| Personal Care | 158% | ||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 158% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | AU$11.44 (Php462) | Php132 | 250% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6.72 (Php271) | Php143 | 89% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.64 (Php187) | Php81 | 130% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.86 (Php237) | Php116 | 104% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.46 (Php140) | Php77 | 81% |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.05 (Php163) | Php83 | 97% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (Php1,087) | Php247 | 341% |
| Entertainment | 143% | ||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 143% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$52 (Php2,108) | Php792 | 166% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$29 (Php1,171) | Php376 | 212% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$192 (Php7,748) | Php2,891 | 168% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | AU$111 (Php4,497) | Php2,050 | 119% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16.76 (Php677) | Php198 | 241% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.06 (Php164) | Php123 | 33% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | AU$6.29 (Php254) | Php61 | 320% |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$152 (Php6,156) | Php7,854 | 22% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.81 (Php33) | Php6.70 | 387% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | AU$76 (Php3,085) | Php2,364 | 31% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | AU$17.87 (Php722) | Php47 | 1427% |
| TOTAL | 112% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,703 prices entered by 539 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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