Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Dunedin 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Dunedin are 62.1% higher than in Manila (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Dunedin are 58.5% higher than in Manila | |
| Rent Prices in Dunedin are 48.5% higher than in Manila | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dunedin are 118.8% higher than in Manila | |
| Groceries Prices in Dunedin are 69.8% higher than in Manila | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dunedin is 234.1% higher than in Manila | |
Restaurants | Manila Edit |
Dunedin Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
300.00 ₱ (8.87 NZ$) |
575.19 ₱ (17.00 NZ$) |
+91.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,750.00 ₱ (51.72 NZ$) |
4,398.48 ₱ (130.00 NZ$) |
+151.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
250.00 ₱ (7.39 NZ$) |
473.68 ₱ (14.00 NZ$) |
+89.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
70.00 ₱ (2.07 NZ$) |
389.10 ₱ (11.50 NZ$) |
+455.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
130.00 ₱ (3.84 NZ$) |
507.52 ₱ (15.00 NZ$) |
+290.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
170.40 ₱ (5.04 NZ$) |
196.66 ₱ (5.81 NZ$) |
+15.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
54.87 ₱ (1.62 NZ$) |
101.50 ₱ (3.00 NZ$) |
+85.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
32.46 ₱ (0.96 NZ$) |
105.73 ₱ (3.12 NZ$) |
+225.7 % |
Markets | Manila Edit |
Dunedin Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
393.93 ₱ (11.64 NZ$) |
419.61 ₱ (12.40 NZ$) |
+6.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
70.08 ₱ (2.07 NZ$) |
99.05 ₱ (2.93 NZ$) |
+41.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
25.17 ₱ (0.74 NZ$) |
49.88 ₱ (1.47 NZ$) |
+98.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
119.94 ₱ (3.54 NZ$) |
316.35 ₱ (9.35 NZ$) |
+163.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
205.69 ₱ (6.08 NZ$) |
215.96 ₱ (6.38 NZ$) |
+5.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
131.52 ₱ (3.89 NZ$) |
260.90 ₱ (7.71 NZ$) |
+98.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
213.58 ₱ (6.31 NZ$) |
327.40 ₱ (9.68 NZ$) |
+53.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
83.46 ₱ (2.47 NZ$) |
74.18 ₱ (2.19 NZ$) |
-11.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
45.68 ₱ (1.35 NZ$) |
57.24 ₱ (1.69 NZ$) |
+25.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
88.22 ₱ (2.61 NZ$) |
82.87 ₱ (2.45 NZ$) |
-6.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
53.52 ₱ (1.58 NZ$) |
163.65 ₱ (4.84 NZ$) |
+205.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
62.11 ₱ (1.84 NZ$) |
49.84 ₱ (1.47 NZ$) |
-19.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
76.20 ₱ (2.25 NZ$) |
47.88 ₱ (1.42 NZ$) |
-37.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
88.10 ₱ (2.60 NZ$) |
149.38 ₱ (4.42 NZ$) |
+69.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
43.92 ₱ (1.30 NZ$) |
60.90 ₱ (1.80 NZ$) |
+38.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
500.00 ₱ (14.78 NZ$) |
507.52 ₱ (15.00 NZ$) |
+1.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
77.32 ₱ (2.29 NZ$) |
152.26 ₱ (4.50 NZ$) |
+96.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
87.95 ₱ (2.60 NZ$) |
203.01 ₱ (6.00 NZ$) |
+130.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
167.50 ₱ (4.95 NZ$) |
1,353.38 ₱ (40.00 NZ$) |
+708.0 % |
Transportation | Manila Edit |
Dunedin Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
30.00 ₱ (0.89 NZ$) |
67.67 ₱ (2.00 NZ$) |
+125.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
500.00 ₱ (14.78 NZ$) |
1,522.55 ₱ (45.00 NZ$) |
+204.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
45.00 ₱ (1.33 NZ$) |
109.96 ₱ (3.25 NZ$) |
+144.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
21.73 ₱ (0.64 NZ$) |
185.13 ₱ (5.47 NZ$) |
+752.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
145.00 ₱ (4.29 NZ$) |
2,030.07 ₱ (60.00 NZ$) |
+1,300.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
248.26 ₱ (7.34 NZ$) |
352.16 ₱ (10.41 NZ$) |
+41.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,400,000.00 ₱ (41,377.94 NZ$) |
1,319,543.71 ₱ (39,000.00 NZ$) |
-5.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,157,142.86 ₱ (34,200.13 NZ$) |
1,437,964.30 ₱ (42,500.00 NZ$) |
+24.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manila Edit |
Dunedin Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
7,174.31 ₱ (212.04 NZ$) |
6,224.13 ₱ (183.96 NZ$) |
-13.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
1,868.69 ₱ (55.23 NZ$) |
1,945.48 ₱ (57.50 NZ$) |
+4.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
1,646.36 ₱ (48.66 NZ$) |
2,994.35 ₱ (88.50 NZ$) |
+81.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manila Edit |
Dunedin Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
2,280.00 ₱ (67.39 NZ$) |
3,078.94 ₱ (91.00 NZ$) |
+35.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
380.00 ₱ (11.23 NZ$) |
338.34 ₱ (10.00 NZ$) |
-11.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
375.00 ₱ (11.08 NZ$) |
507.52 ₱ (15.00 NZ$) |
+35.3 % |
Childcare | Manila Edit |
Dunedin Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
26,229.17 ₱ (775.22 NZ$) |
32,819.42 ₱ (970.00 NZ$) |
+25.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
828,571.43 ₱ (24,488.98 NZ$) |
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Clothing And Shoes | Manila Edit |
Dunedin Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,076.47 ₱ (61.37 NZ$) |
4,313.89 ₱ (127.50 NZ$) |
+107.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,714.29 ₱ (50.67 NZ$) |
1,973.68 ₱ (58.33 NZ$) |
+15.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
4,468.75 ₱ (132.08 NZ$) |
5,244.34 ₱ (155.00 NZ$) |
+17.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
4,166.67 ₱ (123.15 NZ$) |
7,443.58 ₱ (220.00 NZ$) |
+78.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Manila Edit |
Dunedin Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
26,685.34 ₱ (788.70 NZ$) |
40,746.35 ₱ (1,204.29 NZ$) |
+52.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
13,857.14 ₱ (409.56 NZ$) |
31,466.04 ₱ (930.00 NZ$) |
+127.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
89,166.67 ₱ (2,635.38 NZ$) |
91,916.93 ₱ (2,716.67 NZ$) |
+3.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
35,357.14 ₱ (1,045.00 NZ$) |
80,932.01 ₱ (2,392.00 NZ$) |
+128.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manila Edit |
Dunedin Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
21,109.46 ₱ (623.90 NZ$) |
31,432.97 ₱ (929.02 NZ$) |
+48.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
15,019.20 ₱ (443.90 NZ$) |
20,431.43 ₱ (603.86 NZ$) |
+36.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manila Edit |
Dunedin Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
29,672.23 ₱ (876.98 NZ$) |
157,190.36 ₱ (4,645.87 NZ$) |
+429.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.54 | 7.07 | -6.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 148 | 23 |
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