Cost of living
Murcia (Philippines) compared to Manila
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Overview comparison
Murcia (Philippines)Manila
Consumer prices in Manila are roughly 66% higher than in Murcia (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Murcia (Philippines) | Manila |
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| Total with rent one person | 374 | 960 |
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| Total with rent family | 983 | 2,528 |
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| Without rent one person | 272 | 384 |
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| Without rent one family | 691 | 1,158 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 143.08 | 360.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 298.64 | 1,148.05 |
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| Food person | 243 | 241 |
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| Food family | 446 | 680 |
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| Transport person | 37.3 | 54.59 |
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| Transport family | 75.99 | 156.74 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.66 years | 77.08 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Murcia (Philippines) | Manila |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.04 | 4.19 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 8.71 | 30.54 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.39 | 4.19 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 | 2.08 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.03 | 3.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.33 | 1.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Murcia (Philippines) | Manila |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 64.34 | 464.66 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 53.56 | 236.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 190.16 | 1,294.63 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 215.75 | 896.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.13 | 86.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 91.35 | 115.24 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.58 | 35.32 |
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Transportation
| Item | Murcia (Philippines) | Manila |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.33 | 8.25 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,570 | 3,158 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,346 | 3,152 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 | 0.72 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.2% | 12.8% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.98 | 3.67 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 1.23 |
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Groceries
| Item | Murcia (Philippines) | Manila |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 | 2.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.15 | 1.51 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.73 | 2.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.65 | 8.61 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.75 | 4.5 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.79 | 7.9 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.61 | 1.86 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 | 0.65 |
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Other
| Item | Murcia (Philippines) | Manila |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.86 | 48.87 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.57 | 9.22 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.29 | 19.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.15 | 5.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 15.57 | 32.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 40.1 | 73.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 62.97 | 427.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,324 | 13,313 |
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