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 145.3% higher than in Puerto Princesa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 11.9% higher than in Puerto Princesa | |
| Groceries Prices in Manila are 18.7% higher than in Puerto Princesa | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 222.05 ₱ | 300.00 ₱ | +35.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,500.00 ₱ | 1,500.00 ₱ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 238.78 ₱ | 250.00 ₱ | +4.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 70.00 ₱ | 85.00 ₱ | +21.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 100.00 ₱ | 150.00 ₱ | +50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 139.59 ₱ | 145.87 ₱ | +4.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 36.84 ₱ | 50.87 ₱ | +38.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 22.59 ₱ | 28.27 ₱ | +25.2 % |
Markets | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 331.22 ₱ | 412.01 ₱ | +24.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 58.44 ₱ | 70.14 ₱ | +20.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 21.17 ₱ | 27.25 ₱ | +28.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 103.76 ₱ | 119.60 ₱ | +15.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 226.80 ₱ | 239.54 ₱ | +5.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 129.27 ₱ | 133.80 ₱ | +3.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 158.76 ₱ | 218.45 ₱ | +37.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 90.72 ₱ | 88.33 ₱ | -2.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 24.95 ₱ | 45.47 ₱ | +82.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 90.72 ₱ | 91.37 ₱ | +0.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 22.68 ₱ | 62.66 ₱ | +176.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 45.36 ₱ | 70.29 ₱ | +55.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 34.02 ₱ | 81.16 ₱ | +138.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 150.00 ₱ | 112.58 ₱ | -24.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 41.84 ₱ | 37.58 ₱ | -10.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 425.00 ₱ | 500.00 ₱ | +17.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 61.96 ₱ | 85.83 ₱ | +38.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 100.00 ₱ | 122.56 ₱ | +22.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 170.00 ₱ | 185.00 ₱ | +8.8 % |
Transportation | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 ₱ | 28.00 ₱ | -44.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | ? | 675.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₱ | 46.00 ₱ | -54.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | ? | 24.14 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | ? | 120.00 ₱ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 252.34 ₱ | 242.89 ₱ | -3.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 800,000.00 ₱ | 1,500,000.00 ₱ | +87.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | ? | 1,281,428.57 ₱ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 6,770.83 ₱ | 7,874.00 ₱ | +16.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 763.59 ₱ | 1,203.75 ₱ | +57.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,905.13 ₱ | 1,565.48 ₱ | -17.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,500.00 ₱ | 2,353.08 ₱ | +56.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 100.00 ₱ | 357.14 ₱ | +257.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 300.00 ₱ | 400.00 ₱ | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,500.00 ₱ | 20,250.00 ₱ | +478.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ? | 768,500.00 ₱ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | ? | 2,508.33 ₱ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ? | 1,969.90 ₱ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ? | 4,664.21 ₱ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | ? | 2,624.88 ₱ | |
Rent Per Month | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 16,217.97 ₱ | 27,863.64 ₱ | +71.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 12,700.87 ₱ | 15,093.69 ₱ | +18.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 25,000.00 ₱ | 96,538.38 ₱ | +286.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 17,500.00 ₱ | 35,499.92 ₱ | +102.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 7,432.18 ₱ | 18,447.74 ₱ | +148.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,503.16 ₱ | 13,083.74 ₱ | +101.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Puerto Princesa Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 11,250.00 ₱ | 29,777.92 ₱ | +164.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.25 | 7.43 | -9.9 % |
| Last update: | January 2025 | May 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 5 | 128 |
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