- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- United States
- Manila
- Nashville
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Manila (Philippines) and Nashville (United States)
| Food | 43% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 43% cheaper than in Nashville (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Php291 ($6.73) | $11.44 | 41% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php138 ($3.20) | $5.85 | 45% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Php91 ($2.10) | $3.61 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php71 ($1.65) | $2.63 | 37% |
| 12 eggs, large | Php67 ($1.54) | $2.07 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php54 ($1.25) | $4.78 | 74% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php74 ($1.71) | $4.39 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php128 ($2.96) | $3.46 | 14% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Php104 ($2.41) | $4.57 | 47% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Php44 ($1.03) | $1.87 | 45% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php475 ($10.98) | $13 | 16% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php56 ($1.29) | $1.66 | 22% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php52 ($1.20) | $1.81 | 34% |
| Housing | 14% | ||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 14% cheaper than in Nashville (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Php47,941 ($1,109) | $1,250 | 11% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,393 ($148) | $118 | 26% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Php2,489 ($58) | $46 | 24% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php39,300 ($909) | $483 | 88% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Php5,800 ($134) | $90 | 49% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php110 ($2.53) | $10.36 | 76% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php113 ($2.62) | $25 | 90% |
| Clothes | 23% | ||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 23% more expensive than in Nashville (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Php2,418 ($56) | $36 | 55% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Php1,800 ($42) | $35 | 19% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Php3,933 ($91) | $69 | 31% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Php3,313 ($77) | $78 | 2% |
| Transportation | 40% | ||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 40% cheaper than in Nashville (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,164,290 ($26,939) | $19,889 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php49 ($1.14) | $0.90 | 26% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Php643 ($14.87) | $64 | 77% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Php131 ($3.04) | $15.01 | 80% |
| Personal Care | 48% | ||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Nashville (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Php132 ($3.05) | $8.57 | 64% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php143 ($3.32) | $5.93 | 44% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php81 ($1.87) | $3 | 38% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php116 ($2.68) | $3.57 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php77 ($1.79) | $2.47 | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php83 ($1.92) | $3 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php260 ($6.02) | $17.86 | 66% |
| Entertainment | 49% | ||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 49% cheaper than in Nashville (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php792 ($18.33) | $34 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php374 ($8.65) | $19.80 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,891 ($67) | $106 | 37% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Php2,064 ($48) | $72 | 33% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php194 ($4.49) | $8.89 | 49% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Php123 ($2.86) | $4.44 | 36% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Php58 ($1.34) | $4.28 | 69% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Php7,854 ($182) | $124 | 46% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php6.70 ($0.16) | $1.08 | 86% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Php2,364 ($55) | $42 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Php47 ($1.09) | $5.04 | 78% |
| TOTAL | 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,761 prices entered by 391 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Nashville
you would need to make just about $1,669
(Php72,144)
in Manila.