- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Canada
- Manila
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manila, Philippines compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php150 (C$3.69) | C$14 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php161 (C$3.95) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php83 (C$2.04) | C$6 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (C$1.95) | C$2.38 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php73 (C$1.80) | C$4.26 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php56 (C$1.37) | C$2.62 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php138 (C$3.39) | C$9 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php128 (C$3.16) | C$3.73 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php132 (C$3.25) | C$2.90 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php37 (C$0.92) | C$2.89 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php250 (C$6) | C$16 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php64 (C$1.58) | C$2.31 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php48 (C$1.17) | C$1.76 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php57,143 (C$1,405) | C$1,186 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php24,143 (C$594) | C$982 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,655 (C$114) | C$117 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php16,487 (C$405) | C$919 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php10,333 (C$254) | C$695 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,328 (C$57) | C$64 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php2,556 (C$63) | C$39 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php29,778 (C$732) | C$392 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php6,578 (C$162) | C$111 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php324 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php150 (C$3.69) | C$26 | - 86% | |
| 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$61 | - 11% | |
| 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) | Php4,295 (C$106) | C$95 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,050 (C$75) | C$87 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php865,000 (C$21,267) | C$22,684 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php43 (C$1.06) | C$1.19 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php500 (C$12) | C$47 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php147 (C$3.62) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php168 (C$4.14) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php467 (C$11) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php569 (C$14) | C$85 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php196 (C$4.82) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php108 (C$2.66) | C$3.90 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php162 (C$3.98) | C$3.90 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php61 (C$1.50) | C$3.21 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php80 (C$1.96) | C$2.46 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php315 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php899 (C$22) | C$44 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php420 (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,967 (C$48) | C$84 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php725 (C$18) | C$90 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php254 (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php114 (C$2.81) | C$5.98 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php40 (C$0.98) | C$5.61 | - 82% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Php12,256 (C$301) | C$141 | + 114% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (C$0.18) | C$2.00 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,306 (C$57) | C$34 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php59 (C$1.44) | C$10 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,013 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,106
(Php85,648)
in Manila.
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