Cost of Living Comparison Between Puerto Princesa and Manila 
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Manila are 159.4% higher than in Puerto Princesa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 3.6% higher than in Puerto Princesa | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Groceries Prices | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₱271.54 | ₱350.00 | +28.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₱2,000.00 | ₱1,700.00 | -15.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₱276.93 | ₱250.00 | -9.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₱76.46 | ₱77.50 | +1.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₱150.00 | ₱170.00 | +13.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₱143.98 | ₱156.58 | +8.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₱53.59 | ₱89.36 | +66.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₱31.80 | ₱51.25 | +61.2 % |
Markets | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₱107.50 | ₱120.29 | +11.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₱54.78 | ₱74.93 | +36.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₱22.68 | ₱28.86 | +27.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₱106.39 | ₱131.66 | +23.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₱362.87 | ₱221.13 | -39.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₱158.76 | ₱140.08 | -11.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₱192.78 | ₱197.59 | +2.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₱68.04 | ₱86.98 | +27.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₱24.95 | ₱51.57 | +106.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ? | ₱85.41 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₱45.36 | ₱51.76 | +14.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₱43.09 | ₱64.70 | +50.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₱38.56 | ₱75.41 | +95.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₱80.00 | ₱134.41 | +68.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₱43.59 | ₱35.67 | -18.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₱450.00 | ₱600.00 | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₱64.69 | ₱79.26 | +22.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₱82.50 | ₱134.38 | +62.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₱180.00 | ₱190.00 | +5.6 % |
Transportation | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₱50.00 | ₱30.00 | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ? | ₱800.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₱100.00 | ₱50.00 | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₱19.31 | ₱23.34 | +20.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₱300.00 | ₱120.00 | -60.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₱64.46 | ₱74.51 | +15.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₱1,070,000.00 | ₱1,340,000.00 | +25.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₱900,000.00 | ₱1,236,111.11 | +37.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₱3,895.83 | ₱7,286.46 | +87.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₱700.26 | ₱864.71 | +23.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₱1,538.47 | ₱1,484.93 | -3.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₱1,500.00 | ₱2,589.00 | +72.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₱100.00 | ₱331.25 | +231.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₱300.00 | ₱425.00 | +41.7 % |
Childcare | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₱5,000.00 | ₱35,986.73 | +619.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | ₱560,391.33 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₱2,000.00 | ₱3,655.56 | +82.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₱2,000.00 | ₱1,723.62 | -13.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₱2,500.00 | ₱4,679.90 | +87.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₱2,500.00 | ₱3,608.19 | +44.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₱17,743.77 | ₱34,375.36 | +93.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₱12,384.73 | ₱18,466.67 | +49.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₱32,500.00 | ₱119,666.67 | +268.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₱20,000.00 | ₱41,800.00 | +109.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₱9,290.23 | ₱24,815.23 | +167.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₱6,503.16 | ₱14,638.74 | +125.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₱14,000.00 | ₱30,535.18 | +118.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.12 | 7.43 | -8.5 % |
| Last update: | 12 April 2026 | 15 June 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 2 | 79 | |
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