- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Canada
- Manila
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manila, Philippines compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php150 (C$3.93) | C$14 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php163 (C$4.28) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php83 (C$2.18) | C$6 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php81 (C$2.11) | C$2.38 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php73 (C$1.91) | C$4.08 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php56 (C$1.46) | C$2.62 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php138 (C$3.62) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php128 (C$3.36) | C$3.73 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php132 (C$3.47) | C$2.90 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php37 (C$0.98) | C$2.89 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php250 (C$7) | C$16 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php66 (C$1.74) | C$2.31 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php48 (C$1.25) | C$1.76 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php57,143 (C$1,498) | C$1,186 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php24,143 (C$633) | C$982 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,655 (C$122) | C$117 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php16,487 (C$432) | C$919 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php10,333 (C$271) | C$695 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,328 (C$61) | C$64 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php2,556 (C$67) | C$39 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php29,536 (C$774) | C$392 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php7,200 (C$189) | C$111 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php324 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php165 (C$4.31) | C$26 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,181 (C$57) | C$61 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,658 (C$43) | C$41 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,295 (C$113) | C$95 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,050 (C$80) | C$87 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php865,000 (C$22,672) | C$22,684 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php43 (C$1.13) | C$1.19 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php500 (C$13) | C$47 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php112 (C$2.92) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php266 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php371 (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php575 (C$15) | C$85 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php216 (C$5.67) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php117 (C$3.07) | C$3.90 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php186 (C$4.89) | C$3.90 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php60 (C$1.58) | C$3.21 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php78 (C$2.05) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php316 (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php911 (C$24) | C$43 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php420 (C$11) | C$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,218 (C$58) | C$84 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php725 (C$19) | C$93 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php283 (C$7) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php114 (C$3.00) | C$5.44 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php40 (C$1.05) | C$5.57 | - 81% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Php9,942 (C$261) | C$141 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (C$0.19) | C$2.00 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,306 (C$60) | C$34 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php59 (C$1.53) | C$10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,070 prices entered by 283 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,868
(Php71,254)
in Manila.
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