Cost of living comparison
compared to
Manila vs. Anapolis Cost of Living Summary
Manila is 21.5% more expensive than Anapolis.
- Restaurants
-
pay 19.3% less in Manila
- Groceries
-
pay 85.2% more in Manila
- Transportation
-
pay 23.1% less in Manila
- Housing
-
pay 94.6% more in Manila
- Childcare
-
pay 34.8% less in Manila
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 45.0% more in Manila
- Clothing
-
pay 2.9% more in Manila
The cost of housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Manila are more expensive than in Anapolis. Expenses including childcare, transportation, and restaurants are lower in Manila. Notably, housing and groceries are significantly more expensive in Manila.
Manila vs. Anapolis Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Manila instead of Anapolis, you would:
pay 19.3% less for restaurants
|
Anapolis
|
Manila
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.59
R$30.42
|
$6.02
₱355.03
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.59
R$30.42
|
$4.30
₱253.60
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.24
R$6.74
|
$0.97
₱57.27
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.84
R$4.56
|
$0.50
₱29.69
|
|
Anapolis vs. Manila - Cost of restaurants
pay 85.2% more for groceries
|
Anapolis
|
Manila
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.69
R$9.18
|
$1.33
₱78.64
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.19
R$22.81
|
$4.28
₱252.12
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.80
R$20.67
|
$7.32
₱431.63
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.01
R$10.95
|
$2.21
₱130.51
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.62
R$8.83
|
$2.28
₱134.63
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.89
R$4.83
|
$1.52
₱89.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.47
R$2.53
|
$0.82
₱48.49
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.51
R$2.76
|
$1.64
₱96.51
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.47
R$2.53
|
$1.02
₱60.36
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.59
R$3.22
|
$1.17
₱68.98
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.42
R$2.30
|
$1.37
₱81.04
|
|
Anapolis vs. Manila - Cost of groceries
pay 23.1% less for transportation
|
Anapolis
|
Manila
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.36
R$23.72
|
$4.18
₱246.46
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$13.76
₱811.51
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$26,095.06
R$141,941.47
|
$25,288.58
₱1,491,141.28
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$7.72
R$41.97
|
$2.92
₱172.44
|
|
Anapolis vs. Manila - Cost of transportation
pay 94.6% more for housing
|
Anapolis
|
Manila
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$18.64
R$101.39
|
$27.10
₱1,598.07
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$223.67
R$1,216.64
|
$512.96
₱30,246.98
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$149.11
R$811.09
|
$251.74
₱14,843.72
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$42.76
R$232.59
|
$100.49
₱5,925.44
|
|
Anapolis vs. Manila - Cost of housing
pay 34.8% less for childcare
|
Anapolis
|
Manila
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$508.34
R$2,765.04
|
$138.58
₱8,171.41
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$16,526.87
R$89,896.27
|
$17,035.39
₱1,004,491.60
|
|
Anapolis vs. Manila - Cost of childcare
pay 45.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
Anapolis
|
Manila
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.86
R$10.14
|
$1.46
₱86.22
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.74
R$9.46
|
$2.59
₱152.56
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.86
R$10.14
|
$3.27
₱192.73
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$22.37
R$121.66
|
$42.13
₱2,484.39
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.59
R$30.42
|
$7.48
₱441.26
|
|
Anapolis vs. Manila - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 2.9% more for clothing
|
Anapolis
|
Manila
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$55.92
R$304.16
|
$49.23
₱2,902.69
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$37.28
R$202.77
|
$29.70
₱1,751.10
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$73.14
R$397.82
|
$80.85
₱4,767.52
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$37.28
R$202.77
|
$49.70
₱2,930.32
|
|
Anapolis vs. Manila - Cost of clothing
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