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Manila, Philippines
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About Manila, Philippines
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$513
Family of 4 / mo
$1,322
Avg salary (after tax)
$599
Manila is the bustling capital city of the Philippines , known for its rich history and vibrant culture. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay, this city is a mix of old and new. You can find historic sites like Intramuros, which is a walled city built during Spanish colonial times.
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Fashion
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $81.41
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $56.18
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $38.82
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $102.95
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.12
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $665.06
Food - Beverages
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.56
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $3.18
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.8
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.82
- CappuccinoUSD $4.34
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $5.51
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $41.33
- Fast Food ComboUSD $5.51
Food - Grocery
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $10.41
- Apples (1 kg)USD $3.85
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.14
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $4.15
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2.04
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2.7
- Onions (1 kg)USD $2.5
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $2.17
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.94
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $13.78
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $3.86
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $6.23
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $7.71
- Dozen EggsUSD $2.62
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.35
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $3.76
- Milk (1 litre)USD $2.74
Housing
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $512.77
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $828.7
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $415.21
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,681
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,001
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $379.63
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $67.86
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $8.19
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $8.27
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $364.56
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $16,190
Transportation
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.6
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.11
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $35,825
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $3.31
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $18.32
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $27,757
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.82
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $63.54
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $142.09