Cost of Living Comparison Between Tarlac City and Manila 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Manila are 24.6% higher than in Tarlac City (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manila are 52.9% higher than in Tarlac City | |
| Rent Prices in Manila are 331.0% higher than in Tarlac City | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 82.8% higher than in Tarlac City | |
| Groceries Prices in Manila are 44.5% higher than in Tarlac City | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manila is 56.0% higher than in Tarlac City | |
Restaurants | Tarlac City Edit |
Manila Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 125.00 ₱ | 300.00 ₱ | +140.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 850.00 ₱ | 1,500.00 ₱ | +76.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 180.00 ₱ | 250.00 ₱ | +38.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 55.00 ₱ | 70.00 ₱ | +27.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 100.00 ₱ | 130.00 ₱ | +30.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 90.00 ₱ | 169.77 ₱ | +88.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 41.67 ₱ | 52.17 ₱ | +25.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 ₱ | 27.91 ₱ | +86.1 % |
Markets | Tarlac City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 347.00 ₱ | 396.00 ₱ | +14.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 57.32 ₱ | 69.72 ₱ | +21.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 24.62 ₱ | 24.97 ₱ | +1.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 110.97 ₱ | 117.74 ₱ | +6.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 226.80 ₱ | 223.22 ₱ | -1.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 81.42 ₱ | 130.90 ₱ | +60.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 155.13 ₱ | 214.66 ₱ | +38.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 58.97 ₱ | 85.16 ₱ | +44.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 40.60 ₱ | 44.16 ₱ | +8.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 40.82 ₱ | 88.22 ₱ | +116.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 25.33 ₱ | 55.65 ₱ | +119.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 29.86 ₱ | 62.54 ₱ | +109.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 21.32 ₱ | 78.87 ₱ | +270.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 33.60 ₱ | 89.43 ₱ | +166.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 38.50 ₱ | 45.10 ₱ | +17.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 239.50 ₱ | 500.00 ₱ | +108.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 45.00 ₱ | 80.48 ₱ | +78.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 87.00 ₱ | 92.75 ₱ | +6.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 122.50 ₱ | 170.00 ₱ | +38.8 % |
Transportation | Tarlac City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 ₱ | 30.00 ₱ | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 450.00 ₱ | 582.30 ₱ | +29.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 ₱ | 45.00 ₱ | +12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 21.32 ₱ | 21.73 ₱ | +1.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 ₱ | 132.50 ₱ | -11.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 249.46 ₱ | 248.05 ₱ | -0.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,200,000.00 ₱ | 1,500,000.00 ₱ | -31.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,100,000.00 ₱ | 1,200,000.00 ₱ | +9.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tarlac City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 6,000.00 ₱ | 7,174.31 ₱ | +19.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2,082.67 ₱ | 1,857.83 ₱ | -10.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,450.00 ₱ | 1,661.74 ₱ | +14.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tarlac City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,500.00 ₱ | 2,407.14 ₱ | -3.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,000.00 ₱ | 366.67 ₱ | -63.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 275.00 ₱ | 375.00 ₱ | +36.4 % |
Childcare | Tarlac City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,555.56 ₱ | 28,729.17 ₱ | +235.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 225,000.00 ₱ | 828,571.43 ₱ | +268.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tarlac City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,875.00 ₱ | 1,947.06 ₱ | +3.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,050.00 ₱ | 1,600.00 ₱ | +52.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,900.00 ₱ | 4,264.71 ₱ | +47.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,100.00 ₱ | 3,769.23 ₱ | +79.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Tarlac City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,250.00 ₱ | 25,818.18 ₱ | +256.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 5,750.00 ₱ | 13,600.00 ₱ | +136.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 15,000.00 ₱ | 89,230.77 ₱ | +494.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 10,000.00 ₱ | 35,142.86 ₱ | +251.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tarlac City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,164.62 ₱ | 21,109.46 ₱ | +875.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,718.69 ₱ | 15,019.20 ₱ | +773.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tarlac City Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,200.00 ₱ | 29,102.04 ₱ | +138.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.67 | 7.54 | +61.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 3 | 154 |
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