Cost of living
Real compared to Metro Manila
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Overview comparison
RealMetro Manila
Consumer prices in Metro Manila are roughly 18% higher than in Real.
Cost of living
| Item | Real | Metro Manila |
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| Total with rent one person | 409 | 670 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,196 | 1,649 |
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| Without rent one person | 268 | 417 |
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| Without rent one family | 871 | 1,196 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 153.52 | 313.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 294.12 | 652.94 |
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| Food person | 221 | 317 |
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| Food family | 627 | 734 |
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| Transport person | 37.37 | 53 |
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| Transport family | 92.95 | 133.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.24 years | 68.42 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Real | Metro Manila |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.7 | 3.39 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.08 | 20.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.71 | 2.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 | 1.39 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.62 | 1.95 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.35 | 1.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Real | Metro Manila |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 60.1 | 292.52 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 43.3 | 159.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 188.41 | 733.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 213.13 | 486.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.06 | 97.01 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.78 | 148.72 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.25 | 44.6 |
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Transportation
| Item | Real | Metro Manila |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.58 | 7.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,906 | 1,559 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,485 | 1,078 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.97% | 14.33% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.95 | 3.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.05 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Real | Metro Manila |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 1.58 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.17 | 1.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.11 | 2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.68 | 7.05 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.84 | 4.51 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.67 | 6.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.91 | 1.54 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Real | Metro Manila |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.67 | 37.04 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.95 | 7.99 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.51 | 18.63 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.78 | 6.43 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.45 | 24.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 40.76 | 83.35 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 61.16 | 174.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,902 | 1,770 |
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