Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 58% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 43% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php300 (AU$8) | AU$23 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php254 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php140 (AU$3.85) | AU$6 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php143 (AU$3.95) | AU$2.07 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php135 (AU$3.72) | AU$9 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php140 (AU$3.84) | AU$4.98 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php183 (AU$5.04) | AU$11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php134 (AU$3.69) | AU$4.89 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php150 (AU$4.13) | AU$3.74 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php84 (AU$2.32) | AU$6 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php585 (AU$16) | AU$25 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php91 (AU$2.51) | AU$3.93 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php60 (AU$1.65) | AU$2.23 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 56% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php91,467 (AU$2,517) | AU$4,940 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php43,744 (AU$1,204) | AU$2,982 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,037 (AU$166) | AU$227 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php32,162 (AU$885) | AU$3,139 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php18,275 (AU$503) | AU$2,121 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,805 (AU$132) | AU$179 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,647 (AU$45) | AU$61 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php17,194 (AU$473) | AU$766 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,717 (AU$130) | AU$274 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php444 (AU$12) | AU$22 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php408 (AU$11) | AU$40 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Sydney | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,126 (AU$59) | AU$122 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,433 (AU$39) | AU$85 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,328 (AU$119) | AU$157 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,069 (AU$112) | AU$187 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 74% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,320,240 (AU$36,328) | AU$40,486 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php58 (AU$1.60) | AU$1.96 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php680 (AU$19) | AU$183 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php340 (AU$9) | AU$34 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 37% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php274 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php442 (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php926 (AU$25) | AU$93 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php213 (AU$5.85) | AU$8 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php176 (AU$4.85) | AU$4.52 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php185 (AU$5.10) | AU$8 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php102 (AU$2.80) | AU$4.13 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php97 (AU$2.66) | AU$4.21 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php422 (AU$12) | AU$38 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 54% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,216 (AU$33) | AU$82 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php822 (AU$23) | AU$53 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,565 (AU$43) | AU$295 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,852 (AU$51) | AU$186 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php383 (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php172 (AU$4.74) | AU$5.54 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php174 (AU$4.79) | AU$12 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php29,517 (AU$812) | AU$805 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.26 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,474 (AU$68) | AU$92 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php182 (AU$5.02) | AU$44 | - 89% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 538 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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