Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuala Lumpur and Manila 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Manila are 0.2% higher than in Kuala Lumpur (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manila are 11.4% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Rent Prices in Manila are 46.7% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 3.7% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Groceries Prices in Manila are 6.2% lower than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manila is 70.0% lower than in Kuala Lumpur | |
Restaurants | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (190.64 ₱) |
17.70 RM (225.00 ₱) |
+18.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (1,270.92 ₱) |
125.89 RM (1,600.00 ₱) |
+25.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
18.00 RM (228.77 ₱) |
15.74 RM (200.00 ₱) |
-12.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
17.50 RM (222.41 ₱) |
5.98 RM (76.00 ₱) |
-65.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (254.18 ₱) |
9.44 RM (120.00 ₱) |
-52.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
12.07 RM (153.40 ₱) |
13.30 RM (169.05 ₱) |
+10.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.68 RM (34.10 ₱) |
4.40 RM (55.96 ₱) |
+64.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.71 RM (21.67 ₱) |
2.05 RM (26.00 ₱) |
+20.0 % |
Markets | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.25 RM (359.03 ₱) |
28.37 RM (360.56 ₱) |
+0.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.28 RM (41.63 ₱) |
5.17 RM (65.65 ₱) |
+57.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.74 RM (34.84 ₱) |
1.82 RM (23.16 ₱) |
-33.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
7.89 RM (100.23 ₱) |
7.97 RM (101.27 ₱) |
+1.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
18.01 RM (228.95 ₱) |
13.33 RM (169.38 ₱) |
-26.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.95 RM (101.06 ₱) |
8.97 RM (113.98 ₱) |
+12.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
19.38 RM (246.36 ₱) |
14.38 RM (182.70 ₱) |
-25.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.42 RM (68.82 ₱) |
5.84 RM (74.28 ₱) |
+7.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
3.01 RM (38.20 ₱) |
2.92 RM (37.09 ₱) |
-2.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.56 RM (70.61 ₱) |
6.14 RM (78.00 ₱) |
+10.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.80 RM (35.53 ₱) |
3.07 RM (38.97 ₱) |
+9.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.92 RM (24.39 ₱) |
3.84 RM (48.80 ₱) |
+100.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.80 RM (22.93 ₱) |
3.76 RM (47.84 ₱) |
+108.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.96 RM (50.37 ₱) |
5.97 RM (75.90 ₱) |
+50.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.83 RM (35.96 ₱) |
2.95 RM (37.52 ₱) |
+4.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
67.50 RM (857.87 ₱) |
39.34 RM (500.00 ₱) |
-41.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.27 RM (143.27 ₱) |
5.17 RM (65.77 ₱) |
-54.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.50 RM (196.99 ₱) |
7.59 RM (96.45 ₱) |
-51.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (228.77 ₱) |
11.80 RM (150.00 ₱) |
-34.4 % |
Transportation | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (38.13 ₱) |
2.36 RM (30.00 ₱) |
-21.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
70.00 RM (889.65 ₱) |
53.27 RM (677.00 ₱) |
-23.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (63.55 ₱) |
3.15 RM (40.00 ₱) |
-37.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
8.05 RM (102.27 ₱) |
1.71 RM (21.73 ₱) |
-78.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
15.00 RM (190.64 ₱) |
9.44 RM (120.00 ₱) |
-37.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.93 RM (100.78 ₱) |
22.86 RM (290.53 ₱) |
+188.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
157,500.00 RM (2,001,704.29 ₱) |
102,287.84 RM (1,300,000.00 ₱) |
-35.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
129,278.11 RM (1,643,025.71 ₱) |
80,562.60 RM (1,023,888.89 ₱) |
-37.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
231.61 RM (2,943.59 ₱) |
465.17 RM (5,911.99 ₱) |
+100.8 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.45 RM (5.75 ₱) |
0.64 RM (8.14 ₱) |
+41.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
111.06 RM (1,411.47 ₱) |
169.33 RM (2,152.07 ₱) |
+52.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
182.15 RM (2,314.96 ₱) |
225.32 RM (2,863.64 ₱) |
+23.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
35.00 RM (444.82 ₱) |
25.87 RM (328.75 ₱) |
-26.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (254.18 ₱) |
25.97 RM (330.00 ₱) |
+29.8 % |
Childcare | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,086.36 RM (13,806.85 ₱) |
1,134.35 RM (14,416.67 ₱) |
+4.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
35,404.71 RM (449,966.68 ₱) |
55,078.07 RM (700,000.00 ₱) |
+55.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
198.72 RM (2,525.58 ₱) |
188.84 RM (2,400.00 ₱) |
-5.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
125.57 RM (1,595.84 ₱) |
131.30 RM (1,668.75 ₱) |
+4.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
294.97 RM (3,748.80 ₱) |
318.43 RM (4,047.06 ₱) |
+8.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
279.57 RM (3,553.06 ₱) |
307.65 RM (3,910.00 ₱) |
+10.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,112.50 RM (26,848.26 ₱) |
2,398.23 RM (30,479.73 ₱) |
+13.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,271.79 RM (16,163.54 ₱) |
1,226.53 RM (15,588.24 ₱) |
-3.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
4,396.88 RM (55,880.91 ₱) |
7,755.89 RM (98,571.43 ₱) |
+76.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,325.81 RM (29,559.22 ₱) |
3,447.30 RM (43,812.50 ₱) |
+48.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
909.95 RM (11,564.76 ₱) |
1,837.90 RM (23,358.28 ₱) |
+102.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
491.69 RM (6,248.99 ₱) |
1,131.20 RM (14,376.63 ₱) |
+130.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,733.61 RM (72,869.83 ₱) |
1,918.94 RM (24,388.24 ₱) |
-66.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.58 | 8.11 | +126.7 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | January 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 315 | 165 |
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