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Manila vs. Jeffreys Bay Cost of Living Summary

Manila is 28.0% more expensive than Jeffreys Bay.

Restaurants: pay 5.1% less in Manila
Groceries: pay 58.6% more in Manila
Transportation: pay 4.0% less in Manila
Housing: pay 18.2% less in Manila
Childcare: pay 2.3 times more in Manila
Entertainment and Sports: pay 66.8% more in Manila
Clothing: pay 28.6% less in Manila

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and groceries in Manila are more expensive than in Jeffreys Bay. Expenses including clothing, housing, restaurants, and transportation are lower in Manila. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Manila.

Manila vs. Jeffreys Bay Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Manila instead of Jeffreys Bay, you would:

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pay 5.1% less for restaurants

	Jeffreys Bay	Manila
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.74 ZAR97.09	$6.02 ₱355.03	+5.0%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.10 ZAR86.41	$4.30 ₱253.60	-15.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.72 ZAR12.14	$0.97 ₱57.27	+35.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.92 ZAR15.53	$0.50 ₱29.69	-45.1%
Average			-5.1%

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pay 58.6% more for groceries

	Jeffreys Bay	Manila
Bread 1 loaf	$1.00 ZAR16.99	$1.33 ₱78.64	+32.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.08 ZAR52.18	$4.28 ₱252.12	+38.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.13 ZAR69.83	$7.32 ₱431.63	+77.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.72 ZAR46.12	$2.21 ₱130.51	-18.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.13 ZAR36.11	$2.28 ₱134.63	+7.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.79 ZAR13.38	$1.52 ₱89.37	+91.7%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.69 ZAR11.64	$0.82 ₱48.49	+19.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.72 ZAR12.11	$1.64 ₱96.51	+128.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.74 ZAR12.55	$1.02 ₱60.36	+38.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.72 ZAR12.20	$1.17 ₱68.98	+62.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.52 ZAR8.72	$1.37 ₱81.04	+166.8%
Average			+58.6%

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pay 4.0% less for transportation

	Jeffreys Bay	Manila
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.97 ZAR84.16	$4.18 ₱246.46	-15.9%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$13.76 ₱811.51
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$16,003.22 ZAR270,875.25	$25,288.58 ₱1,491,141.28	+58.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$6.35 ZAR107.52	$2.92 ₱172.44	-54.0%
Average			-4.0%

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pay 18.2% less for housing

	Jeffreys Bay	Manila
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$45.59 ZAR771.69	$27.10 ₱1,598.07	-40.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	??	$512.96 ₱30,246.98
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$334.60 ZAR5,663.46	$251.74 ₱14,843.72	-24.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$90.62 ZAR1,533.80	$100.49 ₱5,925.44	+10.9%
Average			-18.2%

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pay 2.3 times more for childcare

	Jeffreys Bay	Manila
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$132.21 ZAR2,237.88	$138.58 ₱8,171.41	+4.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,902.96 ZAR82,988.96	$17,035.39 ₱1,004,491.60	+247.5%
Average			+126.2%

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pay 66.8% more for entertainment and sports

	Jeffreys Bay	Manila
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.86 ZAR31.55	$1.46 ₱86.22	-21.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.82 ZAR30.74	$2.59 ₱152.56	+42.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.07 ZAR51.94	$3.27 ₱192.73	+6.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$17.15 ZAR290.29	$42.13 ₱2,484.39	+145.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$2.87 ZAR48.54	$7.48 ₱441.26	+160.9%
Average			+66.8%

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pay 28.6% less for clothing

	Jeffreys Bay	Manila
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$67.68 ZAR1,145.64	$49.23 ₱2,902.69	-27.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$38.22 ZAR646.93	$29.70 ₱1,751.10	-22.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$99.42 ZAR1,682.86	$80.85 ₱4,767.52	-18.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$91.77 ZAR1,553.41	$49.70 ₱2,930.32	-45.9%
Average			-28.6%

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