Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 22% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php259 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 154 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php163 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 91 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php95 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 47 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 18 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php85 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 34 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php69 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 17 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php208 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 57 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php125 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 36 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php108 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 19 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php54 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 18 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php554 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 204 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php90 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 25 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php45 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 14 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 120% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php63,935 (Mex$ 29,073) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php34,182 (Mex$ 15,543) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,243 (Mex$ 2,384) | Mex$ 901 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php35,635 (Mex$ 16,204) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,888 (Mex$ 7,679) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,005 (Mex$ 1,367) | Mex$ 647 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,622 (Mex$ 738) | Mex$ 351 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php19,889 (Mex$ 9,044) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,699 (Mex$ 2,137) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php321 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 89 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php806 (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 58 | + 528% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 43% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,865 (Mex$ 1,303) | Mex$ 786 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,712 (Mex$ 779) | Mex$ 560 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,414 (Mex$ 2,007) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php2,992 (Mex$ 1,361) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 39% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,268,880 (Mex$ 576,986) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php52 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,176 (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 456 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php293 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 272 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 33% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php180 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 94 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php543 (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 114 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php782 (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 471 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php202 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 63 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php113 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 43 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php180 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 33 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php53 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php84 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 20 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php226 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 78 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 48% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,074 (Mex$ 488) | Mex$ 291 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php551 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 103 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,133 (Mex$ 515) | Mex$ 496 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,674 (Mex$ 761) | Mex$ 517 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php378 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 89 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php164 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 43 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php74 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php26,794 (Mex$ 12,184) | Mex$ 11,076 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (Mex$ 3.40) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,370 (Mex$ 1,078) | Mex$ 428 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php97 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 47 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,232 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 55% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 71,345 (Php156,899) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 46,000 in Mazatlán.
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