Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangkok and Manila 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Manila is 11.7% lower than in Bangkok (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Manila is 14.6% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Rent Prices in Manila are 22.1% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 4.1% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Groceries Prices in Manila are 7.7% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manila is 29.7% lower than in Bangkok | |
Restaurants | Bangkok Edit |
Manila Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
120.00 ฿ (222.38 ₱) |
188.87 ฿ (350.00 ₱) |
+57.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,000.00 ฿ (1,853.13 ₱) |
944.35 ฿ (1,750.00 ₱) |
-5.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
200.00 ฿ (370.63 ₱) |
134.91 ฿ (250.00 ₱) |
-32.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
90.00 ฿ (166.78 ₱) |
51.26 ฿ (95.00 ₱) |
-43.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
150.00 ฿ (277.97 ₱) |
97.13 ฿ (180.00 ₱) |
-35.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
87.70 ฿ (162.52 ₱) |
82.02 ฿ (152.00 ₱) |
-6.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
24.36 ฿ (45.15 ₱) |
30.97 ฿ (57.40 ₱) |
+27.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
12.07 ฿ (22.36 ₱) |
15.70 ฿ (29.09 ₱) |
+30.1 % |
Markets | Bangkok Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
62.53 ฿ (115.87 ₱) |
61.01 ฿ (113.05 ₱) |
-2.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
43.63 ฿ (80.86 ₱) |
38.60 ฿ (71.54 ₱) |
-11.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
20.76 ฿ (38.46 ₱) |
14.51 ฿ (26.89 ₱) |
-30.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
79.88 ฿ (148.03 ₱) |
71.66 ฿ (132.80 ₱) |
-10.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
218.89 ฿ (405.64 ₱) |
123.50 ฿ (228.87 ₱) |
-43.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
47.28 ฿ (87.61 ₱) |
70.59 ฿ (130.81 ₱) |
+49.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
148.80 ฿ (275.74 ₱) |
107.08 ฿ (198.43 ₱) |
-28.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
49.79 ฿ (92.27 ₱) |
47.26 ฿ (87.59 ₱) |
-5.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
26.15 ฿ (48.45 ₱) |
26.54 ฿ (49.18 ₱) |
+1.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
32.96 ฿ (61.08 ₱) |
48.21 ฿ (89.33 ₱) |
+46.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
28.23 ฿ (52.31 ₱) |
31.66 ฿ (58.68 ₱) |
+12.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
23.24 ฿ (43.06 ₱) |
35.49 ฿ (65.77 ₱) |
+52.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
21.12 ฿ (39.15 ₱) |
41.68 ฿ (77.25 ₱) |
+97.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
42.14 ฿ (78.08 ₱) |
65.35 ฿ (121.11 ₱) |
+55.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
18.37 ฿ (34.04 ₱) |
20.24 ฿ (37.50 ₱) |
+10.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
500.00 ฿ (926.56 ₱) |
323.78 ฿ (600.00 ₱) |
-35.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
58.71 ฿ (108.79 ₱) |
47.21 ฿ (87.49 ₱) |
-19.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
100.03 ฿ (185.37 ₱) |
72.73 ฿ (134.78 ₱) |
-27.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
141.75 ฿ (262.68 ₱) |
102.53 ฿ (190.00 ₱) |
-27.7 % |
Transportation | Bangkok Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
40.00 ฿ (74.13 ₱) |
16.19 ฿ (30.00 ₱) |
-59.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
1,155.00 ฿ (2,140.36 ₱) |
431.70 ฿ (800.00 ₱) |
-62.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
35.00 ฿ (64.86 ₱) |
24.28 ฿ (45.00 ₱) |
-30.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
64.37 ฿ (119.29 ₱) |
13.03 ฿ (24.14 ₱) |
-79.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
200.00 ฿ (370.63 ₱) |
64.76 ฿ (120.00 ₱) |
-67.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
41.10 ฿ (76.16 ₱) |
34.35 ฿ (63.66 ₱) |
-16.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
1,050,000.00 ฿ (1,945,781.63 ₱) |
793,254.48 ฿ (1,470,000.00 ₱) |
-24.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
901,047.62 ฿ (1,669,754.20 ₱) |
714,401.21 ฿ (1,323,875.00 ₱) |
-20.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangkok Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
2,971.55 ฿ (5,506.65 ₱) |
4,203.61 ฿ (7,789.82 ₱) |
+41.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
405.12 ฿ (750.73 ₱) |
499.90 ฿ (926.38 ₱) |
+23.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
582.86 ฿ (1,080.11 ₱) |
821.98 ฿ (1,523.24 ₱) |
+41.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangkok Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
1,743.89 ฿ (3,231.65 ₱) |
1,389.09 ฿ (2,574.17 ₱) |
-20.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
454.76 ฿ (842.73 ₱) |
179.88 ฿ (333.33 ₱) |
-60.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
250.00 ฿ (463.28 ₱) |
221.25 ฿ (410.00 ₱) |
-11.5 % |
Childcare | Bangkok Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
16,305.56 ฿ (30,216.24 ₱) |
4,347.01 ฿ (8,055.56 ₱) |
-73.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
441,345.45 ฿ (817,868.46 ₱) |
489,978.40 ฿ (907,991.40 ₱) |
+11.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangkok Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
1,860.09 ฿ (3,446.98 ₱) |
1,623.38 ฿ (3,008.33 ₱) |
-12.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
1,204.36 ฿ (2,231.84 ₱) |
992.38 ฿ (1,839.00 ₱) |
-17.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,361.90 ฿ (6,230.03 ₱) |
2,565.27 ฿ (4,753.77 ₱) |
-23.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
2,995.45 ฿ (5,550.95 ₱) |
1,724.80 ฿ (3,196.28 ₱) |
-42.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangkok Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
21,532.99 ฿ (39,903.33 ₱) |
16,336.01 ฿ (30,272.68 ₱) |
-24.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
10,438.21 ฿ (19,343.31 ₱) |
7,841.45 ฿ (14,531.19 ₱) |
-24.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
69,857.14 ฿ (129,454.04 ₱) |
54,232.65 ฿ (100,499.90 ₱) |
-22.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
25,190.48 ฿ (46,681.11 ₱) |
20,565.86 ฿ (38,111.11 ₱) |
-18.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangkok Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
17,919.21 ฿ (33,206.54 ₱) |
13,129.77 ฿ (24,331.10 ₱) |
-26.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
8,289.74 ฿ (15,361.93 ₱) |
7,789.38 ฿ (14,434.69 ₱) |
-6.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangkok Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
26,025.09 ฿ (48,227.75 ₱) |
15,620.97 ฿ (28,947.62 ₱) |
-40.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.83 | 7.37 | +26.4 % |
| Last update: | 8 December 2025 | 7 December 2025 | |
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| Cost of Living in Bang Buathong | 17.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nonthaburi | 18.30 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Samut Sakhon | 24.00 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Nakhon Pathom | 42.12 miles |
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| 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 |