Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuala Lumpur and Manila 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Manila are 7.67% higher than in Kuala Lumpur (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manila are 28.54% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Rent Prices in Manila are 95.95% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 3.18% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Groceries Prices in Manila are 2.46% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manila is 72.02% lower than in Kuala Lumpur | |
Restaurants | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
14.00 RM (162.94 ₱) |
17.18 RM (200.00 ₱) |
+22.74 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
80.00 RM (931.10 ₱) |
103.10 RM (1,200.00 ₱) |
+28.88 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 RM (174.58 ₱) |
12.89 RM (150.00 ₱) |
-14.08 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.00 RM (174.58 ₱) |
7.56 RM (88.00 ₱) |
-49.59 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (232.77 ₱) |
10.31 RM (120.00 ₱) |
-48.45 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.40 RM (132.68 ₱) |
10.64 RM (123.86 ₱) |
-6.65 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.59 RM (30.19 ₱) |
3.39 RM (39.44 ₱) |
+30.66 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.49 RM (17.35 ₱) |
2.12 RM (24.69 ₱) |
+42.33 % |
Markets | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
25.65 RM (298.49 ₱) |
28.55 RM (332.26 ₱) |
+11.31 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.91 RM (33.84 ₱) |
4.89 RM (56.89 ₱) |
+68.12 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.30 RM (26.79 ₱) |
2.01 RM (23.44 ₱) |
-12.51 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
6.32 RM (73.57 ₱) |
8.32 RM (96.88 ₱) |
+31.69 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
18.02 RM (209.68 ₱) |
12.11 RM (140.92 ₱) |
-32.79 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.36 RM (74.00 ₱) |
8.04 RM (93.55 ₱) |
+26.42 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.13 RM (187.78 ₱) |
12.92 RM (150.38 ₱) |
-19.92 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
4.50 RM (52.36 ₱) |
5.33 RM (62.04 ₱) |
+18.49 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.52 RM (29.36 ₱) |
3.33 RM (38.77 ₱) |
+32.06 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.37 RM (50.88 ₱) |
5.40 RM (62.81 ₱) |
+23.43 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.16 RM (25.12 ₱) |
3.61 RM (41.99 ₱) |
+67.14 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.68 RM (19.59 ₱) |
4.19 RM (48.79 ₱) |
+149.09 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.81 RM (21.11 ₱) |
3.93 RM (45.77 ₱) |
+116.78 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.93 RM (45.70 ₱) |
6.62 RM (77.10 ₱) |
+68.71 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.44 RM (28.35 ₱) |
3.36 RM (39.12 ₱) |
+37.98 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (872.90 ₱) |
42.96 RM (500.00 ₱) |
-42.72 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
10.22 RM (118.90 ₱) |
5.07 RM (58.97 ₱) |
-50.41 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.50 RM (180.40 ₱) |
8.00 RM (93.08 ₱) |
-48.41 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (209.50 ₱) |
10.31 RM (120.00 ₱) |
-42.72 % |
Transportation | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (34.92 ₱) |
2.15 RM (25.00 ₱) |
-28.40 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
100.00 RM (1,163.87 ₱) |
58.30 RM (678.50 ₱) |
-41.70 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.50 RM (40.74 ₱) |
3.44 RM (40.00 ₱) |
-1.81 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.83 RM (56.19 ₱) |
1.87 RM (21.73 ₱) |
-61.34 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
16.00 RM (186.22 ₱) |
10.31 RM (120.00 ₱) |
-35.56 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.29 RM (84.84 ₱) |
16.45 RM (191.48 ₱) |
+125.71 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
160,000.00 RM (1,862,190.92 ₱) |
111,696.39 RM (1,300,000.00 ₱) |
-30.19 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
128,405.58 RM (1,494,473.12 ₱) |
90,875.04 RM (1,057,666.67 ₱) |
-29.23 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
213.40 RM (2,483.75 ₱) |
486.64 RM (5,663.89 ₱) |
+128.04 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.23 RM (2.73 ₱) |
0.63 RM (7.35 ₱) |
+169.07 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
120.01 RM (1,396.78 ₱) |
212.54 RM (2,473.70 ₱) |
+77.10 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
163.77 RM (1,906.03 ₱) |
220.12 RM (2,561.86 ₱) |
+34.41 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
28.86 RM (335.94 ₱) |
25.49 RM (296.67 ₱) |
-11.69 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
16.50 RM (192.04 ₱) |
25.78 RM (300.00 ₱) |
+56.22 % |
Childcare | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
742.33 RM (8,639.79 ₱) |
884.66 RM (10,296.30 ₱) |
+19.17 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
36,149.23 RM (420,729.81 ₱) |
44,213.15 RM (514,583.33 ₱) |
+22.31 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
203.31 RM (2,366.24 ₱) |
186.25 RM (2,167.76 ₱) |
-8.39 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
111.86 RM (1,301.87 ₱) |
126.39 RM (1,471.05 ₱) |
+13.00 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
294.21 RM (3,424.18 ₱) |
361.61 RM (4,208.70 ₱) |
+22.91 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
262.30 RM (3,052.79 ₱) |
362.77 RM (4,222.22 ₱) |
+38.31 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,897.30 RM (22,082.06 ₱) |
2,854.07 RM (33,217.61 ₱) |
+50.43 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,175.71 RM (13,683.78 ₱) |
1,452.05 RM (16,900.00 ₱) |
+23.50 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,612.50 RM (42,044.78 ₱) |
9,343.83 RM (108,750.00 ₱) |
+158.65 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,253.85 RM (26,231.82 ₱) |
3,866.41 RM (45,000.00 ₱) |
+71.55 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,053.95 RM (12,266.55 ₱) |
1,327.22 RM (15,447.14 ₱) |
+25.93 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
549.98 RM (6,401.00 ₱) |
917.68 RM (10,680.63 ₱) |
+66.86 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,513.08 RM (52,526.30 ₱) |
1,622.94 RM (18,888.89 ₱) |
-64.04 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.24 | 8.06 | +90.27 % |
| Last update: | May 2021 | May 2021 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 271 | 136 |
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