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Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Melbourne, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 52% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php249 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php168 (AU$4.73) | AU$11 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php109 (AU$3.08) | AU$6 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (AU$2.45) | AU$1.25 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php86 (AU$2.43) | AU$5.56 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php72 (AU$2.03) | AU$5.47 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php197 (AU$5.56) | AU$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php125 (AU$3.51) | AU$4.66 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php84 (AU$2.36) | AU$4.14 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php48 (AU$1.35) | AU$5.68 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php470 (AU$13) | AU$19 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php74 (AU$2.08) | AU$3.66 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php54 (AU$1.52) | AU$2.97 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 38% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php67,062 (AU$1,890) | AU$2,398 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php33,306 (AU$938) | AU$1,875 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,081 (AU$115) | AU$208 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php36,283 (AU$1,022) | AU$1,761 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php18,715 (AU$527) | AU$1,294 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,474 (AU$70) | AU$174 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,607 (AU$45) | AU$56 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php22,387 (AU$631) | AU$536 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,755 (AU$134) | AU$193 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php322 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php471 (AU$13) | AU$31 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 21% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,776 (AU$78) | AU$99 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,824 (AU$51) | AU$66 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,926 (AU$139) | AU$152 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,547 (AU$100) | AU$158 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 53% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,287,220 (AU$36,269) | AU$26,911 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php53 (AU$1.49) | AU$1.46 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,215 (AU$34) | AU$148 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php312 (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 46% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php157 (AU$4.41) | AU$14 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php507 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php870 (AU$25) | AU$74 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php219 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php105 (AU$2.97) | AU$4.75 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php162 (AU$4.57) | AU$5.95 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php68 (AU$1.92) | AU$2.62 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php85 (AU$2.39) | AU$3.78 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php234 (AU$7) | AU$27 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 50% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php908 (AU$26) | AU$51 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php529 (AU$15) | AU$39 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,056 (AU$30) | AU$267 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,619 (AU$46) | AU$92 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php372 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php156 (AU$4.40) | AU$4.27 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php70 (AU$1.97) | AU$9 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php26,733 (AU$753) | AU$660 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (AU$0.21) | AU$0.59 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,820 (AU$79) | AU$63 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php90 (AU$2.53) | AU$31 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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