Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 56% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 47% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php268 (AU$7) | AU$19 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php182 (AU$4.89) | AU$14 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php139 (AU$3.73) | AU$7 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php91 (AU$2.45) | AU$1.72 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php124 (AU$3.33) | AU$5.69 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php90 (AU$2.43) | AU$9 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php195 (AU$5.25) | AU$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php172 (AU$4.64) | AU$4.54 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php110 (AU$2.97) | AU$3.37 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php68 (AU$1.82) | AU$5.76 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php497 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php109 (AU$2.92) | AU$4.05 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php57 (AU$1.54) | AU$2.14 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 60% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php64,992 (AU$1,750) | AU$4,221 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php30,233 (AU$814) | AU$2,950 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,023 (AU$108) | AU$198 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php31,819 (AU$857) | AU$2,752 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php14,727 (AU$396) | AU$1,864 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,905 (AU$132) | AU$168 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,775 (AU$48) | AU$63 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php15,988 (AU$430) | AU$779 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,012 (AU$135) | AU$211 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php376 (AU$10) | AU$14 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php423 (AU$11) | AU$42 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 38% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Sydney | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,031 (AU$55) | AU$105 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,691 (AU$46) | AU$74 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,284 (AU$115) | AU$161 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,491 (AU$121) | AU$173 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 62% 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 | Php1,248,360 (AU$33,606) | AU$32,485 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php71 (AU$1.92) | AU$2.01 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,512 (AU$41) | AU$183 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php286 (AU$8) | AU$28 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 35% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php247 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php463 (AU$12) | AU$14 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php903 (AU$24) | AU$65 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php221 (AU$5.94) | AU$5.73 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php135 (AU$3.64) | AU$4.54 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php154 (AU$4.14) | AU$4.88 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php88 (AU$2.37) | AU$3.38 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php108 (AU$2.91) | AU$3.79 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php347 (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 52% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Manila | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,044 (AU$28) | AU$59 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php569 (AU$15) | AU$42 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,531 (AU$41) | AU$215 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,054 (AU$55) | AU$127 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php321 (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php152 (AU$4.08) | AU$4.92 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php91 (AU$2.46) | AU$9 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (AU$731) | AU$756 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.24 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,122 (AU$57) | AU$109 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php143 (AU$3.85) | AU$41 | - 91% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 755 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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