Cost of Living Comparison Between Quezon City and Manila 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Manila are 0.0% higher than in Quezon City (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manila are 12.1% higher than in Quezon City | |
| Rent Prices in Manila are 66.7% higher than in Quezon City | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 20.8% higher than in Quezon City | |
| Groceries Prices in Manila are 1.4% higher than in Quezon City | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manila is 15.2% lower than in Quezon City | |
Restaurants | Quezon City Edit |
Manila Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 ₱ | 300.00 ₱ | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,500.00 ₱ | 1,500.00 ₱ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 167.50 ₱ | 250.00 ₱ | +49.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 67.50 ₱ | 70.00 ₱ | +3.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.00 ₱ | 130.00 ₱ | +8.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 133.22 ₱ | 169.77 ₱ | +27.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 61.43 ₱ | 54.71 ₱ | -10.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 24.56 ₱ | 27.91 ₱ | +13.7 % |
Markets | Quezon City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 380.64 ₱ | 401.16 ₱ | +5.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 59.53 ₱ | 69.48 ₱ | +16.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 25.99 ₱ | 24.97 ₱ | -3.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 119.29 ₱ | 119.48 ₱ | +0.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 203.00 ₱ | 223.22 ₱ | +10.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 129.60 ₱ | 130.90 ₱ | +1.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 176.90 ₱ | 214.66 ₱ | +21.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 107.96 ₱ | 85.16 ₱ | -21.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 40.88 ₱ | 44.16 ₱ | +8.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 85.47 ₱ | 88.22 ₱ | +3.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 45.36 ₱ | 55.65 ₱ | +22.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 69.93 ₱ | 62.54 ₱ | -10.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 103.57 ₱ | 78.87 ₱ | -23.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 92.37 ₱ | 89.43 ₱ | -3.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 50.62 ₱ | 44.26 ₱ | -12.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 455.57 ₱ | 500.00 ₱ | +9.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 89.84 ₱ | 83.26 ₱ | -7.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 107.50 ₱ | 92.75 ₱ | -13.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 150.00 ₱ | 170.00 ₱ | +13.3 % |
Transportation | Quezon City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 26.50 ₱ | 30.00 ₱ | +13.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 600.00 ₱ | 582.30 ₱ | -3.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 ₱ | 45.00 ₱ | +12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 22.53 ₱ | 21.73 ₱ | -3.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 120.00 ₱ | 140.00 ₱ | +16.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 255.72 ₱ | 248.05 ₱ | -3.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,400,000.00 ₱ | 1,500,000.00 ₱ | +7.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,162,000.00 ₱ | 1,200,000.00 ₱ | +3.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Quezon City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 9,590.89 ₱ | 7,297.17 ₱ | -23.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2,332.33 ₱ | 1,791.77 ₱ | -23.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 2,162.12 ₱ | 1,663.29 ₱ | -23.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Quezon City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,008.99 ₱ | 2,407.14 ₱ | +19.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 350.00 ₱ | 366.67 ₱ | +4.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 390.00 ₱ | 375.00 ₱ | -3.8 % |
Childcare | Quezon City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,333.33 ₱ | 28,729.17 ₱ | +244.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 122,500.00 ₱ | 828,571.43 ₱ | +576.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Quezon City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,400.00 ₱ | 1,899.94 ₱ | +35.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,372.50 ₱ | 1,568.69 ₱ | +14.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,200.00 ₱ | 4,211.71 ₱ | +0.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,750.00 ₱ | 3,708.25 ₱ | -1.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Quezon City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 19,875.00 ₱ | 26,772.68 ₱ | +34.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,875.00 ₱ | 14,062.44 ₱ | +29.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 46,875.00 ₱ | 92,142.79 ₱ | +96.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 25,000.00 ₱ | 38,133.27 ₱ | +52.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Quezon City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,594.25 ₱ | 21,109.46 ₱ | +120.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,038.65 ₱ | 15,019.20 ₱ | +148.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Quezon City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 31,026.57 ₱ | 29,499.19 ₱ | -4.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.47 | 7.54 | -10.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 34 | 161 |
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Cities near Quezon City: | Cost of Living in Manila | 7.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cainta | 7.76 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dasmarinas | 9.16 miles |
| Cost of Living in Valenzuela | 9.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pasay | 9.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Antipolo | 12.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bacoor | 17.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alabang | 17.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Imus | 19.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Santa Rosa | 27.80 miles |
Cities near Manila: | Cost of Living in Pasay | 5.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mandaluyong | 6.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Makati | 7.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dasmarinas | 7.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Quezon City | 7.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Valenzuela | 10.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pasig | 11.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cainta | 11.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bacoor | 12.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Imus | 14.50 miles |