Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Cavite 
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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 Cavite are 78.3% lower than in Manila | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cavite are 45.3% lower than in Manila | |
| Groceries Prices in Cavite are 28.1% lower than in Manila | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Manila Edit |
Cavite Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 350.00 ₱ | 150.00 ₱ | -57.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,500.00 ₱ | 712.50 ₱ | -52.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 250.00 ₱ | 146.00 ₱ | -41.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 90.00 ₱ | 62.50 ₱ | -30.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 165.00 ₱ | 100.00 ₱ | -39.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 151.15 ₱ | 108.33 ₱ | -28.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 57.40 ₱ | 36.11 ₱ | -37.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 29.09 ₱ | 18.33 ₱ | -37.0 % |
Markets | Manila Edit |
Cavite Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 113.65 ₱ | 90.00 ₱ | -20.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 70.62 ₱ | 62.78 ₱ | -11.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 27.13 ₱ | 25.51 ₱ | -5.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 132.18 ₱ | 123.50 ₱ | -6.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 219.48 ₱ | 166.92 ₱ | -23.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 129.78 ₱ | 98.69 ₱ | -24.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 200.62 ₱ | 181.44 ₱ | -9.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 87.59 ₱ | 60.48 ₱ | -30.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 49.18 ₱ | 31.75 ₱ | -35.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 89.33 ₱ | 60.78 ₱ | -32.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 60.02 ₱ | 29.79 ₱ | -50.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 66.18 ₱ | 46.80 ₱ | -29.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 77.25 ₱ | 43.09 ₱ | -44.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 125.09 ₱ | 32.50 ₱ | -74.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 37.50 ₱ | 33.33 ₱ | -11.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 550.00 ₱ | 300.00 ₱ | -45.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 87.49 ₱ | 56.67 ₱ | -35.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 134.78 ₱ | 80.00 ₱ | -40.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 190.00 ₱ | 130.00 ₱ | -31.6 % |
Transportation | Manila Edit |
Cavite Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₱ | ? | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 800.00 ₱ | 836.96 ₱ | +4.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 50.00 ₱ | 40.00 ₱ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 25.00 ₱ | 24.14 ₱ | -3.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 112.50 ₱ | 135.00 ₱ | +20.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 64.19 ₱ | 63.55 ₱ | -1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,470,000.00 ₱ | 1,400,000.00 ₱ | -4.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,370,142.86 ₱ | 1,366,666.67 ₱ | -0.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manila Edit |
Cavite Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 8,065.55 ₱ | 5,666.67 ₱ | -29.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 939.75 ₱ | 849.50 ₱ | -9.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,547.90 ₱ | 1,420.00 ₱ | -8.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manila Edit |
Cavite Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 2,574.17 ₱ | 3,000.00 ₱ | +16.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 350.00 ₱ | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 420.00 ₱ | 300.00 ₱ | -28.6 % |
Childcare | Manila Edit |
Cavite Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 8,055.56 ₱ | 8,555.56 ₱ | +6.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 990,250.00 ₱ | 266,666.67 ₱ | -73.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manila Edit |
Cavite Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 3,130.77 ₱ | 1,812.50 ₱ | -42.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,839.00 ₱ | 1,225.00 ₱ | -33.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 5,023.00 ₱ | 3,625.00 ₱ | -27.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 2,999.89 ₱ | 3,500.00 ₱ | +16.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Manila Edit |
Cavite Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 30,272.68 ₱ | 8,500.00 ₱ | -71.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 14,656.19 ₱ | 5,166.67 ₱ | -64.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 104,090.82 ₱ | 15,000.00 ₱ | -85.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 38,111.11 ₱ | 12,000.00 ₱ | -68.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manila Edit |
Cavite Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 20,148.18 ₱ | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 12,928.90 ₱ | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Manila Edit |
Cavite Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 28,138.10 ₱ | 14,000.00 ₱ | -50.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.32 | 4.50 | -38.5 % |
| Last update: | 26 October 2025 | 5 November 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 153 | 11 |
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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 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 |
| Cost of Living in Alabang | 15.81 miles |
Cities near Cavite: | Cost of Living in Bagtas, Cavite | 13.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in General Trias | 13.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Paranaque City | 17.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alabang | 17.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dasmarinas | 18.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in San Pedro | 22.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taguig City | 23.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Indang | 23.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pasig | 24.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cainta | 26.81 miles |