Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 59% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 63% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Manila | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php289 (CHF 4.94) | CHF 22 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php188 (CHF 3.21) | CHF 16 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php139 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 14 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 1.36 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 5.35 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php100 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 4.05 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php195 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php172 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 4.29 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php110 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 2.16 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php68 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 2.48 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php497 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php109 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 2.56 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php57 (CHF 0.97) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Manila | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php69,923 (CHF 1,195) | CHF 1,743 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php34,416 (CHF 588) | CHF 1,498 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,358 (CHF 74) | CHF 175 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php31,819 (CHF 544) | CHF 1,330 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php14,727 (CHF 252) | CHF 1,033 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,905 (CHF 84) | CHF 106 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,775 (CHF 30) | CHF 38 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php15,988 (CHF 273) | CHF 421 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,012 (CHF 86) | CHF 109 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php376 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php423 (CHF 7) | CHF 25 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 45% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Manila | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,239 (CHF 38) | CHF 103 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,691 (CHF 29) | CHF 50 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,284 (CHF 73) | CHF 101 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,491 (CHF 77) | CHF 117 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 71% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Manila | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,248,360 (CHF 21,329) | CHF 27,795 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php68 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 1.61 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,512 (CHF 26) | CHF 138 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php286 (CHF 4.88) | CHF 45 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 52% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Manila | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php247 (CHF 4.23) | CHF 11 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php463 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,008 (CHF 17) | CHF 64 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php221 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php135 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 4.16 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php154 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 4.17 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php88 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.05 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php108 (CHF 1.85) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php347 (CHF 5.92) | CHF 30 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 47% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Manila | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,044 (CHF 18) | CHF 69 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php569 (CHF 10) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,531 (CHF 26) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,054 (CHF 35) | CHF 97 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php321 (CHF 5.49) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php158 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 4.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php91 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 5.90 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (CHF 464) | CHF 400 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (CHF 0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,122 (CHF 36) | CHF 100 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php144 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 9 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 346 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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