Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 37% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Manila (Philippines) is 37% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Manila | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php217 (2,336 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php220 (2,374 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php143 (1,545 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php118 (1,272 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | Php127 (1,369 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php104 (1,125 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php190 (2,050 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php146 (1,575 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php109 (1,172 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (719 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php498 (5,369 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php114 (1,229 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php66 (710 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 152% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 37% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php64,771 (697,727 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php39,948 (430,325 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php7,564 (81,481 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,009 (323,262 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php18,938 (204,006 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php5,150 (55,473 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,470 (15,838 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php14,164 (152,574 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,351 (46,869 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php451 (4,863 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php478 (5,149 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 40% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,370 (25,534 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,673 (18,027 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,062 (43,753 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,871 (41,702 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 44% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,175,940 (12,667,547 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php62 (668 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php689 (7,424 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php271 (2,915 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 27% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php230 (2,478 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php463 (4,987 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php982 (10,574 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php221 (2,377 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php135 (1,459 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php176 (1,896 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php88 (947 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php85 (921 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php439 (4,726 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 26% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Manila | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,465 (15,778 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php691 (7,447 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,531 (16,497 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,638 (17,642 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php347 (3,740 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php170 (1,828 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php76 (817 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (292,561 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (89 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,823 (30,410 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php153 (1,650 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 90% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 211 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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