Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 70% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php279 (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (R$ 20) | R$ 22 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.12 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php127 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.21 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.46 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php102 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.82 | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.61 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (R$ 49) | R$ 36 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.82 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.42 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 165% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (R$ 8,830) | R$ 1,618 | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (R$ 4,332) | R$ 1,081 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (R$ 733) | R$ 369 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php36,674 (R$ 4,244) | R$ 1,425 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (R$ 2,286) | R$ 865 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (R$ 379) | R$ 493 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (R$ 198) | R$ 113 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (R$ 1,928) | R$ 1,517 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (R$ 605) | R$ 413 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (R$ 36) | R$ 13 | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 37% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (R$ 348) | R$ 200 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (R$ 191) | R$ 173 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (R$ 525) | R$ 314 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (R$ 476) | R$ 205 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 39% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (R$ 134,231) | R$ 63,667 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (R$ 5.81) | R$ 4.09 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (R$ 199) | R$ 167 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (R$ 28) | R$ 43 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 35% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php587 (R$ 68) | R$ 49 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (R$ 90) | R$ 155 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.25 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.70 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 18% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (R$ 127) | R$ 89 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php555 (R$ 64) | R$ 36 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (R$ 159) | R$ 130 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (R$ 232) | R$ 167 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (R$ 38) | R$ 10 | + 280% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 174% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (R$ 3,143) | R$ 2,650 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (R$ 0.88) | R$ 1.76 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,077 (R$ 240) | R$ 121 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 644 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 67% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 8,507 (Php73,504) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,100 in Teresina.
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