Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 10% cheaper than in La Serena (Chile)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 11% cheaper than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Manila | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php245 (CH$3,632) | CH$8,292 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php202 (CH$2,997) | CH$5,490 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (CH$1,915) | CH$3,035 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 (CH$1,416) | CH$912 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php123 (CH$1,830) | CH$2,062 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php86 (CH$1,274) | CH$1,150 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php188 (CH$2,791) | CH$3,345 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php162 (CH$2,398) | CH$1,408 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php109 (CH$1,619) | CH$916 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (CH$1,024) | CH$1,056 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php508 (CH$7,528) | CH$5,562 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php112 (CH$1,661) | CH$1,630 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php71 (CH$1,050) | CH$449 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 47% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Manila | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php88,862 (CH$1,317,974) | CH$606,738 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php42,934 (CH$636,775) | CH$432,237 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,362 (CH$64,696) | CH$56,609 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,620 (CH$454,147) | CH$418,779 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,084 (CH$238,549) | CH$296,954 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,828 (CH$41,946) | CH$37,984 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,052 (CH$30,432) | CH$20,346 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php15,988 (CH$237,121) | CH$219,551 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,012 (CH$74,329) | CH$47,896 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php376 (CH$5,582) | CH$8,307 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php423 (CH$6,270) | CH$3,756 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 18% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Manila | La Serena | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,220 (CH$32,927) | CH$33,083 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,672 (CH$24,794) | CH$19,629 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,028 (CH$59,740) | CH$46,581 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,823 (CH$56,696) | CH$53,777 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 45% cheaper than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Manila | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,195,200 (CH$17,726,764) | CH$13,803,100 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php74 (CH$1,104) | CH$1,062 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php677 (CH$10,041) | CH$40,324 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php155 (CH$2,302) | CH$10,532 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 40% cheaper than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Manila | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php247 (CH$3,670) | CH$4,748 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php463 (CH$6,866) | CH$6,261 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php986 (CH$14,626) | CH$81,104 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php221 (CH$3,272) | CH$5,961 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php135 (CH$2,008) | CH$2,632 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php154 (CH$2,282) | CH$3,020 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php88 (CH$1,304) | CH$1,555 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php108 (CH$1,605) | CH$1,573 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php347 (CH$5,143) | CH$8,459 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manila | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,017 (CH$15,085) | CH$19,604 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php688 (CH$10,202) | CH$8,534 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,531 (CH$22,714) | CH$31,498 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,613 (CH$23,923) | CH$28,851 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php321 (CH$4,763) | CH$5,199 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (CH$2,491) | CH$2,795 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (CH$1,119) | CH$1,948 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (CH$402,808) | CH$449,455 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (CH$122) | CH$104 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,823 (CH$41,870) | CH$32,491 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php145 (CH$2,144) | CH$3,463 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 535 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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