- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Canada
- Manila
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manila, Philippines compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php150 (C$3.66) | C$14 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php161 (C$3.93) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php83 (C$2.03) | C$5.67 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php79 (C$1.94) | C$2.31 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php73 (C$1.78) | C$4.13 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php56 (C$1.36) | C$2.54 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php138 (C$3.37) | C$9 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php128 (C$3.13) | C$3.55 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php132 (C$3.23) | C$3.02 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php37 (C$0.91) | C$2.26 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php250 (C$6) | C$15 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php61 (C$1.48) | C$2.18 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php48 (C$1.16) | C$1.87 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php57,143 (C$1,396) | C$1,209 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php24,143 (C$590) | C$1,030 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,655 (C$114) | C$104 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php16,487 (C$403) | C$919 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php10,333 (C$252) | C$695 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,328 (C$57) | C$64 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php2,556 (C$62) | C$39 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php26,829 (C$655) | C$393 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,384 (C$131) | C$111 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php280 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php147 (C$3.59) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,181 (C$53) | C$58 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,658 (C$41) | C$41 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,339 (C$106) | C$96 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,050 (C$74) | C$87 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php865,000 (C$21,127) | C$23,851 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php43 (C$1.05) | C$1.19 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php500 (C$12) | C$47 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php149 (C$3.63) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php133 (C$3.25) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php429 (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php580 (C$14) | C$80 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php196 (C$4.78) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php101 (C$2.46) | C$2.88 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php144 (C$3.52) | C$3.82 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php56 (C$1.37) | C$3.16 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php83 (C$2.03) | C$2.53 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php293 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php775 (C$19) | C$45 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php420 (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,926 (C$47) | C$84 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php725 (C$18) | C$89 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php250 (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php114 (C$2.79) | C$5.72 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php40 (C$0.98) | C$5.43 | - 82% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Php29,308 (C$716) | C$850 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (C$0.17) | C$1.04 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,306 (C$56) | C$34 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php59 (C$1.43) | C$10 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,038 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,163
(Php88,540)
in Manila.
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