Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 32% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 19% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Manila | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php295 (120 Kč) | 238 Kč | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php245 (99 Kč) | 198 Kč | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php152 (61 Kč) | 97 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php135 (55 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php128 (52 Kč) | 69 Kč | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php108 (44 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php191 (78 Kč) | 160 Kč | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php144 (58 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php137 (56 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php82 (33 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php511 (207 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php109 (44 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php58 (24 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 33% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Manila | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php90,093 (36,526 Kč) | 40,897 Kč | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php43,654 (17,699 Kč) | 31,550 Kč | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,620 (2,279 Kč) | 5,323 Kč | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php28,200 (11,433 Kč) | 25,807 Kč | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php15,145 (6,140 Kč) | 19,508 Kč | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,800 (1,946 Kč) | 3,672 Kč | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,639 (664 Kč) | 538 Kč | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php17,194 (6,971 Kč) | 13,111 Kč | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,717 (1,912 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php444 (180 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php743 (301 Kč) | 272 Kč | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,126 (862 Kč) | 2,037 Kč | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,556 (631 Kč) | 1,226 Kč | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,561 (1,849 Kč) | 2,467 Kč | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,069 (1,650 Kč) | 3,238 Kč | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 37% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,354,460 (549,137 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php61 (25 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php864 (350 Kč) | 546 Kč | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php334 (136 Kč) | 315 Kč | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 39% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Manila | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php274 (111 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php442 (179 Kč) | 195 Kč | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php926 (375 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php213 (86 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php176 (71 Kč) | 92 Kč | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php185 (75 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php102 (41 Kč) | 64 Kč | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php97 (39 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php422 (171 Kč) | 509 Kč | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 29% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Manila | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,101 (446 Kč) | 677 Kč | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php834 (338 Kč) | 489 Kč | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,816 (736 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,763 (715 Kč) | 1,219 Kč | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php352 (143 Kč) | 188 Kč | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php167 (68 Kč) | 77 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php263 (106 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php29,517 (11,967 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (3.19 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,458 (997 Kč) | 1,582 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php177 (72 Kč) | 154 Kč | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 399 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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