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Cost of living in Dasmarinas, Philippines compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Dasmarinas (Philippines) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php141 (E£ 48) | E£ 60 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php126 (E£ 43) | E£ 42 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php83 (E£ 28) | E£ 28 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php65 (E£ 22) | E£ 11 | + 96% | |
12 eggs, large | Php65 (E£ 22) | E£ 13 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php30 (E£ 10) | E£ 5.42 | + 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php79 (E£ 27) | E£ 13 | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php65 (E£ 22) | E£ 18 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php57 (E£ 19) | E£ 6 | + 207% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php37 (E£ 13) | E£ 25 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php200 (E£ 68) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php58 (E£ 20) | E£ 8 | + 158% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php15 (E£ 4.94) | E£ 3.73 | + 32% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Dasmarinas (Philippines) is 26% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php17,352 (E£ 5,893) | E£ 4,000 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php9,000 (E£ 3,056) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php2,410 (E£ 818) | E£ 350 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php5,168 (E£ 1,755) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php4,513 (E£ 1,533) | E£ 1,500 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,757 (E£ 936) | E£ 1,000 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,849 (E£ 628) | E£ 168 | + 273% | |
40” flat screen TV | Php18,626 (E£ 6,325) | E£ 3,000 | + 111% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,200 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 38 | - | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Dasmarinas (Philippines) is 29% cheaper than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php1,642 (E£ 558) | E£ 400 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php884 (E£ 300) | E£ 533 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php2,414 (E£ 820) | E£ 857 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,464 (E£ 497) | E£ 800 | - 38% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Dasmarinas (Philippines) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,217,720 (E£ 413,547) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php47 (E£ 16) | E£ 3.67 | + 333% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php2,091 (E£ 710) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Dasmarinas (Philippines) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php175 (E£ 59) | E£ 27 | + 120% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php100 (E£ 34) | E£ 50 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php512 (E£ 174) | E£ 100 | + 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php60 (E£ 20) | E£ 50 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php81 (E£ 28) | E£ 34 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php175 (E£ 59) | E£ 25 | + 138% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php50 (E£ 17) | E£ 30 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php85 (E£ 29) | E£ 13 | + 131% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php411 (E£ 140) | E£ 50 | + 179% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Dasmarinas (Philippines) is 44% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,064 (E£ 361) | E£ 160 | + 126% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php376 (E£ 128) | E£ 60 | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php419 (E£ 142) | E£ 120 | + 18% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,250 (E£ 764) | E£ 350 | + 118% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php175 (E£ 59) | E£ 25 | + 138% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php137 (E£ 47) | E£ 15 | + 211% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (E£ 25) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php3,000 (E£ 1,019) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (E£ 2.31) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,991 (E£ 676) | E£ 300 | + 125% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php64 (E£ 22) | E£ 40 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dasmarinas (Philippines) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 13,213
(Php38,908)
in Dasmarinas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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