Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 65% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 63% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Manila | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php237 ($4.19) | $19 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php207 ($3.66) | $9 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php130 ($2.30) | $8 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php97 ($1.71) | $1.35 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php134 ($2.36) | $4.71 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php89 ($1.58) | $7 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php190 ($3.36) | $10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php157 ($2.78) | $5.77 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 ($1.88) | $3.92 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 ($1.19) | $2.48 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php503 ($9) | $13 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php98 ($1.73) | $2.56 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php72 ($1.27) | $4.42 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 67% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Manila | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php91,367 ($1,616) | $4,398 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php43,739 ($774) | $3,492 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,475 ($97) | $153 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,861 ($546) | $2,259 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,170 ($304) | $1,860 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,665 ($47) | $80 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,052 ($36) | $53 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php14,168 ($251) | $320 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,562 ($81) | $126 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php258 ($4.57) | $11 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php450 ($8) | $34 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 37% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Manila | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,266 ($40) | $59 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,673 ($30) | $49 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,036 ($71) | $107 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,871 ($68) | $109 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 73% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,251,260 ($22,137) | $24,452 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 ($1.34) | $1.38 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php689 ($12) | $117 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php160 ($2.83) | $24 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 65% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Manila | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php247 ($4.38) | $10 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php463 ($8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php982 ($17) | $165 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php221 ($3.90) | $8 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php135 ($2.40) | $4.39 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php176 ($3.11) | $5.81 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php88 ($1.56) | $4.77 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php85 ($1.51) | $1.50 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php439 ($8) | $27 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 49% cheaper than in Oakland, California (United States) | ||||
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| Manila | Oakland, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,465 ($26) | $58 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php691 ($12) | $27 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,531 ($27) | $239 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,615 ($29) | $93 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php347 ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php170 ($3.00) | $4.55 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php76 ($1.34) | $7 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 ($480) | $353 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 ($0.15) | $0.16 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,823 ($50) | $65 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php150 ($2.65) | $11 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 635 prices entered by 137 different people.
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