- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Canada
- Manila
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manila, Philippines compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php150 (C$3.69) | C$15 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php166 (C$4.08) | C$9 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php83 (C$2.05) | C$5.69 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (C$1.96) | C$2.17 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php73 (C$1.80) | C$4.84 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php56 (C$1.37) | C$2.90 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php138 (C$3.40) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php128 (C$3.16) | C$4.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php132 (C$3.26) | C$3.31 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php37 (C$0.92) | C$3.07 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php250 (C$6) | C$16 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php71 (C$1.74) | C$2.51 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php48 (C$1.17) | C$2.07 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php57,143 (C$1,408) | C$1,576 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php24,143 (C$595) | C$1,122 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,655 (C$115) | C$109 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php16,487 (C$406) | C$1,019 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php10,333 (C$255) | C$774 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,328 (C$57) | C$66 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php2,556 (C$63) | C$40 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php33,068 (C$815) | C$377 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,081 (C$101) | C$98 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php244 (C$6.00) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php224 (C$5.51) | C$23 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,181 (C$54) | C$59 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,658 (C$41) | C$40 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,060 (C$100) | C$93 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,050 (C$75) | C$92 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php865,000 (C$21,307) | C$22,749 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php43 (C$1.06) | C$1.27 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php500 (C$12) | C$65 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php423 (C$10) | C$31 | - 66% | |
| 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) | Php117 (C$2.89) | C$8 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php548 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php915 (C$23) | C$96 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php219 (C$5.41) | C$6 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php84 (C$2.07) | C$3.72 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php129 (C$3.18) | C$2.83 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php66 (C$1.62) | C$3.09 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php87 (C$2.13) | C$2.46 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php222 (C$5.48) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php789 (C$19) | C$46 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php420 (C$10) | C$26 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,097 (C$27) | C$101 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php725 (C$18) | C$87 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php246 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php114 (C$2.82) | C$5.53 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php40 (C$0.99) | C$5.67 | - 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php24,276 (C$598) | C$549 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (C$0.18) | C$1.04 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,306 (C$57) | C$35 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php59 (C$1.44) | C$10 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,877 prices entered by 301 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$5,100
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,730
(Php110,809)
in Manila.
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