Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Canberra 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Canberra are 133.1% higher than in Manila (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Canberra are 146.4% higher than in Manila | |
| Rent Prices in Canberra are 183.3% higher than in Manila | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canberra are 357.7% higher than in Manila | |
| Groceries Prices in Canberra are 96.2% higher than in Manila | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canberra is 126.5% higher than in Manila | |
Restaurants | Manila Edit |
Canberra Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
300.00 ₱ (7.94 A$) |
1,888.36 ₱ (50.00 A$) |
+529.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,500.00 ₱ (39.72 A$) |
7,836.68 ₱ (207.50 A$) |
+422.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
250.00 ₱ (6.62 A$) |
566.51 ₱ (15.00 A$) |
+126.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
70.00 ₱ (1.85 A$) |
509.86 ₱ (13.50 A$) |
+628.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
120.00 ₱ (3.18 A$) |
509.86 ₱ (13.50 A$) |
+324.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
170.00 ₱ (4.50 A$) |
219.18 ₱ (5.80 A$) |
+28.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
54.31 ₱ (1.44 A$) |
165.06 ₱ (4.37 A$) |
+203.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
31.99 ₱ (0.85 A$) |
139.66 ₱ (3.70 A$) |
+336.5 % |
Markets | Manila Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
393.93 ₱ (10.43 A$) |
389.64 ₱ (10.32 A$) |
-1.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
70.08 ₱ (1.86 A$) |
132.44 ₱ (3.51 A$) |
+89.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
25.17 ₱ (0.67 A$) |
57.06 ₱ (1.51 A$) |
+126.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
119.94 ₱ (3.18 A$) |
260.32 ₱ (6.89 A$) |
+117.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
205.69 ₱ (5.45 A$) |
307.02 ₱ (8.13 A$) |
+49.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
131.52 ₱ (3.48 A$) |
234.57 ₱ (6.21 A$) |
+78.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
213.58 ₱ (5.66 A$) |
409.24 ₱ (10.84 A$) |
+91.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
83.46 ₱ (2.21 A$) |
88.20 ₱ (2.34 A$) |
+5.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
45.68 ₱ (1.21 A$) |
72.83 ₱ (1.93 A$) |
+59.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
88.22 ₱ (2.34 A$) |
90.88 ₱ (2.41 A$) |
+3.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
53.52 ₱ (1.42 A$) |
151.84 ₱ (4.02 A$) |
+183.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
62.11 ₱ (1.64 A$) |
68.27 ₱ (1.81 A$) |
+9.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
76.20 ₱ (2.02 A$) |
59.49 ₱ (1.58 A$) |
-21.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
88.10 ₱ (2.33 A$) |
147.27 ₱ (3.90 A$) |
+67.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
43.92 ₱ (1.16 A$) |
129.67 ₱ (3.43 A$) |
+195.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
500.00 ₱ (13.24 A$) |
793.11 ₱ (21.00 A$) |
+58.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
77.32 ₱ (2.05 A$) |
305.51 ₱ (8.09 A$) |
+295.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
87.95 ₱ (2.33 A$) |
344.06 ₱ (9.11 A$) |
+291.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
170.00 ₱ (4.50 A$) |
1,510.69 ₱ (40.00 A$) |
+788.6 % |
Transportation | Manila Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
30.00 ₱ (0.79 A$) |
179.39 ₱ (4.75 A$) |
+498.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
500.00 ₱ (13.24 A$) |
6,798.09 ₱ (180.00 A$) |
+1,259.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
45.00 ₱ (1.19 A$) |
226.60 ₱ (6.00 A$) |
+403.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
21.73 ₱ (0.58 A$) |
158.03 ₱ (4.18 A$) |
+627.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
145.00 ₱ (3.84 A$) |
2,266.03 ₱ (60.00 A$) |
+1,462.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
248.26 ₱ (6.57 A$) |
301.87 ₱ (7.99 A$) |
+21.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,400,000.00 ₱ (37,069.25 A$) |
1,677,730.33 ₱ (44,423.00 A$) |
+19.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,157,142.86 ₱ (30,638.87 A$) |
1,331,292.22 ₱ (35,250.00 A$) |
+15.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manila Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
7,174.31 ₱ (189.96 A$) |
14,819.96 ₱ (392.40 A$) |
+106.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
1,868.69 ₱ (49.48 A$) |
1,929.03 ₱ (51.08 A$) |
+3.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
1,646.36 ₱ (43.59 A$) |
4,057.38 ₱ (107.43 A$) |
+146.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manila Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
2,280.00 ₱ (60.37 A$) |
3,880.58 ₱ (102.75 A$) |
+70.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
380.00 ₱ (10.06 A$) |
1,235.83 ₱ (32.72 A$) |
+225.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
375.00 ₱ (9.93 A$) |
868.64 ₱ (23.00 A$) |
+131.6 % |
Childcare | Manila Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
26,229.17 ₱ (694.50 A$) |
107,474.53 ₱ (2,845.71 A$) |
+309.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
828,571.43 ₱ (21,938.94 A$) |
925,531.35 ₱ (24,506.25 A$) |
+11.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manila Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,076.47 ₱ (54.98 A$) |
5,410.92 ₱ (143.27 A$) |
+160.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,714.29 ₱ (45.39 A$) |
5,030.11 ₱ (133.19 A$) |
+193.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
4,468.75 ₱ (118.32 A$) |
7,699.57 ₱ (203.87 A$) |
+72.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
4,166.67 ₱ (110.33 A$) |
10,441.36 ₱ (276.47 A$) |
+150.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Manila Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
27,108.80 ₱ (717.79 A$) |
104,828.03 ₱ (2,775.64 A$) |
+286.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
13,857.14 ₱ (366.91 A$) |
83,234.28 ₱ (2,203.88 A$) |
+500.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
89,230.77 ₱ (2,362.66 A$) |
160,508.69 ₱ (4,249.95 A$) |
+79.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
35,357.14 ₱ (936.19 A$) |
120,450.03 ₱ (3,189.28 A$) |
+240.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manila Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
21,109.46 ₱ (558.94 A$) |
44,172.45 ₱ (1,169.60 A$) |
+109.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
15,019.20 ₱ (397.68 A$) |
36,727.26 ₱ (972.47 A$) |
+144.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manila Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
29,672.23 ₱ (785.66 A$) |
165,651.94 ₱ (4,386.14 A$) |
+458.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.54 | 6.41 | -15.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 149 | 105 |
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