Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 5% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Manila (Philippines) is 5% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Manila | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php217 (6,670 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php220 (6,781 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php143 (4,412 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php118 (3,632 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Php130 (4,014 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php104 (3,214 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php190 (5,855 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php146 (4,497 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php118 (3,643 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php67 (2,054 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php498 (15,333 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php114 (3,509 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php66 (2,028 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 127% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Manila | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php64,771 (1,992,574 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php39,948 (1,228,927 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php7,564 (232,694 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,009 (923,174 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php18,938 (582,603 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php5,150 (158,420 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,470 (45,229 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Php14,164 (435,723 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,351 (133,849 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php451 (13,888 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php478 (14,704 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Manila | Zomba | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,370 (72,920 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,673 (51,482 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,062 (124,950 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,871 (119,092 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Manila | Zomba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,175,940 (36,176,092 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php62 (1,907 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php689 (21,203 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php278 (8,556 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Manila | Zomba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php230 (7,078 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php463 (14,241 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php982 (30,197 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php221 (6,788 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php135 (4,165 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php176 (5,415 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php88 (2,704 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php85 (2,630 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php439 (13,496 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Manila | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,465 (45,058 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php691 (21,266 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,531 (47,113 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,638 (50,383 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php361 (11,119 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php170 (5,220 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php76 (2,333 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (835,498 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (254 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,823 (86,846 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php153 (4,711 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 205 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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