Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 7% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php282 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 183 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 100 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 48 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php125 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 36 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php85 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 17 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 64 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 39 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php99 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 21 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 244 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 27 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 14 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 91% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (Mex$ 31,295) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (Mex$ 15,352) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (Mex$ 2,598) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php35,368 (Mex$ 14,507) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (Mex$ 8,101) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (Mex$ 1,342) | Mex$ 770 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (Mex$ 701) | Mex$ 351 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (Mex$ 6,833) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (Mex$ 2,143) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 88 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 54 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 31% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (Mex$ 1,234) | Mex$ 848 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (Mex$ 678) | Mex$ 552 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (Mex$ 1,859) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (Mex$ 1,688) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 40% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,186,210 (Mex$ 486,553) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (Mex$ 707) | Mex$ 424 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 283 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 16% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 105 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php553 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 137 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 517 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 58 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 43 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 36 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 87 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 34% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (Mex$ 449) | Mex$ 298 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php523 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 109 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 675 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 605 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 110 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 54 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 36 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (Mex$ 11,140) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Mex$ 3.13) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,125 (Mex$ 872) | Mex$ 522 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php115 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 53 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 679 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 42% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 69,576 (Php169,624) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 49,000 in Mazatlán.
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