Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Singapore 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 116.8% higher than in Manila (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 184.1% higher than in Manila | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 366.4% higher than in Manila | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 130.8% higher than in Manila | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 84.5% higher than in Manila | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 207.6% higher than in Manila | |
Restaurants | Manila Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
300.00 ₱ (6.97 S$) |
645.47 ₱ (15.00 S$) |
+115.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,500.00 ₱ (34.86 S$) |
3,872.82 ₱ (90.00 S$) |
+158.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
250.00 ₱ (5.81 S$) |
430.31 ₱ (10.00 S$) |
+72.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
70.00 ₱ (1.63 S$) |
430.31 ₱ (10.00 S$) |
+514.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
120.00 ₱ (2.79 S$) |
430.31 ₱ (10.00 S$) |
+258.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
168.26 ₱ (3.91 S$) |
275.32 ₱ (6.40 S$) |
+63.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
54.54 ₱ (1.27 S$) |
88.58 ₱ (2.06 S$) |
+62.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
28.87 ₱ (0.67 S$) |
66.48 ₱ (1.54 S$) |
+130.3 % |
Markets | Manila Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
401.16 ₱ (9.32 S$) |
623.38 ₱ (14.49 S$) |
+55.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
69.48 ₱ (1.61 S$) |
109.47 ₱ (2.54 S$) |
+57.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
24.97 ₱ (0.58 S$) |
70.31 ₱ (1.63 S$) |
+181.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
119.48 ₱ (2.78 S$) |
192.86 ₱ (4.48 S$) |
+61.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
223.22 ₱ (5.19 S$) |
492.63 ₱ (11.45 S$) |
+120.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
130.90 ₱ (3.04 S$) |
269.69 ₱ (6.27 S$) |
+106.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
214.66 ₱ (4.99 S$) |
525.75 ₱ (12.22 S$) |
+144.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
85.16 ₱ (1.98 S$) |
111.47 ₱ (2.59 S$) |
+30.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
44.16 ₱ (1.03 S$) |
84.13 ₱ (1.95 S$) |
+90.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
88.22 ₱ (2.05 S$) |
103.02 ₱ (2.39 S$) |
+16.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
55.65 ₱ (1.29 S$) |
74.11 ₱ (1.72 S$) |
+33.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
62.54 ₱ (1.45 S$) |
60.92 ₱ (1.42 S$) |
-2.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
78.87 ₱ (1.83 S$) |
59.51 ₱ (1.38 S$) |
-24.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
89.43 ₱ (2.08 S$) |
97.81 ₱ (2.27 S$) |
+9.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
44.26 ₱ (1.03 S$) |
76.52 ₱ (1.78 S$) |
+72.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
500.00 ₱ (11.62 S$) |
1,290.94 ₱ (30.00 S$) |
+158.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
83.26 ₱ (1.93 S$) |
237.33 ₱ (5.52 S$) |
+185.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
92.75 ₱ (2.16 S$) |
266.99 ₱ (6.20 S$) |
+187.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
170.00 ₱ (3.95 S$) |
697.11 ₱ (16.20 S$) |
+310.1 % |
Transportation | Manila Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
30.00 ₱ (0.70 S$) |
86.06 ₱ (2.00 S$) |
+186.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
582.30 ₱ (13.53 S$) |
5,508.00 ₱ (128.00 S$) |
+845.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
45.00 ₱ (1.05 S$) |
189.34 ₱ (4.40 S$) |
+320.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
22.93 ₱ (0.53 S$) |
69.25 ₱ (1.61 S$) |
+202.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
140.00 ₱ (3.25 S$) |
860.63 ₱ (20.00 S$) |
+514.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
248.05 ₱ (5.76 S$) |
462.70 ₱ (10.75 S$) |
+86.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,500,000.00 ₱ (34,858.36 S$) |
7,745,631.66 ₱ (180,000.00 S$) |
+416.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,200,000.00 ₱ (27,886.69 S$) |
6,830,011.94 ₱ (158,722.00 S$) |
+469.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manila Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
7,297.17 ₱ (169.58 S$) |
8,816.51 ₱ (204.89 S$) |
+20.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
1,791.77 ₱ (41.64 S$) |
1,032.89 ₱ (24.00 S$) |
-42.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
1,663.29 ₱ (38.65 S$) |
2,073.45 ₱ (48.18 S$) |
+24.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manila Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
2,407.14 ₱ (55.94 S$) |
6,122.82 ₱ (142.29 S$) |
+154.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
366.67 ₱ (8.52 S$) |
750.75 ₱ (17.45 S$) |
+104.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
375.00 ₱ (8.71 S$) |
645.47 ₱ (15.00 S$) |
+72.1 % |
Childcare | Manila Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
28,729.17 ₱ (667.63 S$) |
65,464.42 ₱ (1,521.32 S$) |
+127.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
828,571.43 ₱ (19,255.09 S$) |
1,610,050.36 ₱ (37,415.81 S$) |
+94.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manila Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
1,899.94 ₱ (44.15 S$) |
3,836.96 ₱ (89.17 S$) |
+102.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,568.69 ₱ (36.45 S$) |
2,501.71 ₱ (58.14 S$) |
+59.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
4,211.71 ₱ (97.88 S$) |
5,493.66 ₱ (127.67 S$) |
+30.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
3,708.25 ₱ (86.18 S$) |
6,053.58 ₱ (140.68 S$) |
+63.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Manila Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
26,772.68 ₱ (622.17 S$) |
158,908.93 ₱ (3,692.87 S$) |
+493.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
14,062.44 ₱ (326.80 S$) |
116,671.41 ₱ (2,711.32 S$) |
+729.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
92,142.79 ₱ (2,141.30 S$) |
306,025.50 ₱ (7,111.70 S$) |
+232.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
38,133.27 ₱ (886.18 S$) |
216,523.15 ₱ (5,031.76 S$) |
+467.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manila Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
21,109.46 ₱ (490.56 S$) |
107,638.04 ₱ (2,501.39 S$) |
+409.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
15,019.20 ₱ (349.03 S$) |
71,203.13 ₱ (1,654.68 S$) |
+374.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manila Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
29,499.19 ₱ (685.53 S$) |
257,745.37 ₱ (5,989.72 S$) |
+773.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.54 | 3.55 | -52.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 165 | 669 |
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