Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 51% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 44% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php237 (AU$7) | AU$21 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php207 (AU$5.70) | AU$12 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php130 (AU$3.58) | AU$5.37 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php97 (AU$2.66) | AU$1.78 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php134 (AU$3.68) | AU$5.80 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php89 (AU$2.46) | AU$7 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php190 (AU$5.23) | AU$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php157 (AU$4.33) | AU$4.01 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (AU$2.93) | AU$3.26 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (AU$1.85) | AU$7 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php503 (AU$14) | AU$25 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php98 (AU$2.70) | AU$3.16 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 (AU$1.98) | AU$2.00 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 43% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php91,367 (AU$2,517) | AU$2,752 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php43,739 (AU$1,205) | AU$2,478 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,475 (AU$151) | AU$225 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,861 (AU$850) | AU$2,116 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,170 (AU$473) | AU$2,432 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,665 (AU$73) | AU$127 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,052 (AU$57) | AU$60 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php14,168 (AU$390) | AU$546 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,562 (AU$126) | AU$186 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php258 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php450 (AU$12) | AU$38 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 21% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,266 (AU$62) | AU$96 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,673 (AU$46) | AU$58 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,036 (AU$111) | AU$115 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,871 (AU$107) | AU$116 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 68% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,251,260 (AU$34,470) | AU$33,476 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 (AU$2.09) | AU$1.81 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php689 (AU$19) | AU$150 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php160 (AU$4.41) | AU$31 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 39% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php247 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php463 (AU$13) | AU$13 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php982 (AU$27) | AU$78 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php221 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php135 (AU$3.73) | AU$7 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php176 (AU$4.85) | AU$7 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php88 (AU$2.42) | AU$3.62 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php85 (AU$2.35) | AU$3.06 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php439 (AU$12) | AU$30 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 47% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,465 (AU$40) | AU$65 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php691 (AU$19) | AU$33 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,531 (AU$42) | AU$122 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,615 (AU$44) | AU$112 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php347 (AU$10) | AU$19 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php170 (AU$4.67) | AU$4.91 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php76 (AU$2.09) | AU$9 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (AU$748) | AU$528 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (AU$0.23) | AU$0.49 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,823 (AU$78) | AU$88 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php150 (AU$4.13) | AU$36 | - 89% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 519 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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