Cost of Living Comparison Between Yangon and Manila 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Manila is 17.7% lower than in Yangon (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Manila is 16.1% lower than in Yangon | |
| Rent Prices in Manila are 11.7% lower than in Yangon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 13.5% higher than in Yangon | |
| Groceries Prices in Manila are 11.8% higher than in Yangon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manila is 161.2% higher than in Yangon | |
Restaurants | Yangon Edit |
Manila Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
1.94 $ (113.57 ₱) |
5.13 $ (300.00 ₱) |
+164.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
32.50 $ (1,901.79 ₱) |
25.63 $ (1,500.00 ₱) |
-21.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.55 $ (324.49 ₱) |
4.27 $ (250.00 ₱) |
-23.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.79 $ (46.35 ₱) |
1.20 $ (70.00 ₱) |
+51.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.25 $ (131.66 ₱) |
2.39 $ (140.00 ₱) |
+6.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.20 $ (128.65 ₱) |
2.84 $ (166.09 ₱) |
+29.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.78 $ (45.60 ₱) |
0.96 $ (56.25 ₱) |
+23.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.67 $ (39.13 ₱) |
0.50 $ (29.27 ₱) |
-25.2 % |
Markets | Yangon Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
7.18 $ (420.32 ₱) |
6.86 $ (401.16 ₱) |
-4.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.88 $ (51.78 ₱) |
1.22 $ (71.50 ₱) |
+38.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.54 $ (31.35 ₱) |
0.43 $ (24.97 ₱) |
-20.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.35 $ (79.11 ₱) |
2.04 $ (119.48 ₱) |
+51.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.71 $ (334.30 ₱) |
4.00 $ (233.81 ₱) |
-30.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.65 $ (154.83 ₱) |
2.27 $ (132.60 ₱) |
-14.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.73 $ (218.48 ₱) |
3.76 $ (219.89 ₱) |
+0.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.25 $ (72.99 ₱) |
1.45 $ (84.79 ₱) |
+16.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.42 $ (24.42 ₱) |
0.77 $ (45.11 ₱) |
+84.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.29 $ (75.20 ₱) |
1.49 $ (87.15 ₱) |
+15.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.74 $ (43.13 ₱) |
0.96 $ (56.47 ₱) |
+30.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.49 $ (28.92 ₱) |
1.11 $ (65.10 ₱) |
+125.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.44 $ (25.88 ₱) |
1.44 $ (84.37 ₱) |
+226.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.53 $ (89.81 ₱) |
1.54 $ (90.10 ₱) |
+0.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.34 $ (19.70 ₱) |
0.77 $ (44.80 ₱) |
+127.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
10.60 $ (620.27 ₱) |
8.54 $ (500.00 ₱) |
-19.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.00 $ (58.80 ₱) |
1.38 $ (80.57 ₱) |
+37.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.59 $ (93.08 ₱) |
1.63 $ (95.28 ₱) |
+2.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.64 $ (95.90 ₱) |
2.99 $ (175.00 ₱) |
+82.5 % |
Transportation | Yangon Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.17 $ (10.24 ₱) |
0.51 $ (30.00 ₱) |
+193.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
10.82 $ (633.33 ₱) |
9.95 $ (582.30 ₱) |
-8.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.29 $ (75.65 ₱) |
0.77 $ (45.00 ₱) |
-40.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.40 $ (81.93 ₱) |
0.39 $ (22.93 ₱) |
-72.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.00 $ (234.07 ₱) |
2.39 $ (140.00 ₱) |
-40.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
39.44 $ (2,307.99 ₱) |
4.23 $ (247.50 ₱) |
-89.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
37,986.21 $ (2,222,819.63 ₱) |
25,633.80 $ (1,500,000.00 ₱) |
-32.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
53,214.94 $ (3,113,951.84 ₱) |
20,507.04 $ (1,200,000.00 ₱) |
-61.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Yangon Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
39.70 $ (2,323.21 ₱) |
126.19 $ (7,384.43 ₱) |
+217.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
11.34 $ (663.58 ₱) |
29.65 $ (1,735.21 ₱) |
+161.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
47.01 $ (2,751.03 ₱) |
28.72 $ (1,680.76 ₱) |
-38.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Yangon Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
23.09 $ (1,351.33 ₱) |
41.67 $ (2,438.46 ₱) |
+80.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
10.27 $ (601.12 ₱) |
6.27 $ (366.67 ₱) |
-39.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
4.00 $ (234.07 ₱) |
6.41 $ (375.00 ₱) |
+60.2 % |
Childcare | Yangon Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
383.33 $ (22,431.32 ₱) |
490.96 $ (28,729.17 ₱) |
+28.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
10,666.67 $ (624,175.95 ₱) |
14,159.62 $ (828,571.43 ₱) |
+32.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Yangon Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
47.63 $ (2,787.23 ₱) |
35.14 $ (2,056.19 ₱) |
-26.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
58.95 $ (3,449.39 ₱) |
27.59 $ (1,614.21 ₱) |
-53.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
67.51 $ (3,950.34 ₱) |
74.87 $ (4,381.19 ₱) |
+10.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
97.04 $ (5,678.61 ₱) |
61.95 $ (3,624.92 ₱) |
-36.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Yangon Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
743.00 $ (43,477.76 ₱) |
475.39 $ (27,818.14 ₱) |
-36.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
211.15 $ (12,355.82 ₱) |
253.71 $ (14,846.08 ₱) |
+20.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,500.00 $ (87,774.74 ₱) |
1,630.05 $ (95,384.54 ₱) |
+8.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,049.24 $ (61,397.94 ₱) |
734.83 $ (42,999.92 ₱) |
-30.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Yangon Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
116.72 $ (6,830.14 ₱) |
360.74 $ (21,109.46 ₱) |
+209.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
29.28 $ (1,713.36 ₱) |
256.67 $ (15,019.20 ₱) |
+776.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Yangon Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
235.38 $ (13,773.61 ₱) |
515.62 $ (30,172.23 ₱) |
+119.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.00 | 7.92 | -34.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | June 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 21 | 166 |
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