Cost of living comparison

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

compared to

Philippines

Manila vs. Kingstown Cost of Living Summary

Manila is 17.1% cheaper than Kingstown.

Restaurants: pay 41.6% less in Manila
Groceries: pay 46.3% less in Manila
Transportation: pay 65.1% less in Manila
Housing: pay 27.4% more in Manila
Childcare: pay 5.9 times more in Manila
Entertainment and Sports: pay 2.1% less in Manila
Clothing: pay 28.8% less in Manila

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

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Manila vs. Kingstown Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Manila instead of Kingstown, you would:

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pay 41.6% less for restaurants

	Kingstown	Manila
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.48 EC$17.50	$5.58 ₱351.45	-13.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$10.55 EC$28.50	$3.98 ₱251.03	-62.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.34 EC$6.33	$1.40 ₱88.36	-40.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.85 EC$5.00	$0.85 ₱53.31	-54.3%
Average			-41.6%

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pay 46.3% less for groceries

	Kingstown	Manila
Bread 1 loaf	$2.13 EC$5.76	$1.44 ₱90.93	-32.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.47 EC$17.49	$3.89 ₱244.77	-39.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.14 EC$32.81	$7.23 ₱455.56	-40.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.49 EC$12.13	$2.28 ₱143.70	-49.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.80 EC$4.86	$2.18 ₱137.50	+21.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$4.32 EC$11.67	$1.49 ₱93.83	-65.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.60 EC$4.31	$0.85 ₱53.49	-46.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$4.37 EC$11.80	$1.36 ₱85.76	-68.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.65 EC$7.18	$0.83 ₱51.97	-68.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.75 EC$4.72	$1.03 ₱64.97	-41.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.75 EC$4.72	$1.20 ₱75.72	-31.2%
Average			-46.3%

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pay 65.1% less for transportation

	Kingstown	Manila
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$11.87 EC$32.09	$4.96 ₱312.22	-58.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$49.95 EC$135.00	$12.75 ₱803.31	-74.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$37,927.14 EC$102K	$21,359.52 ₱1M	-43.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$25.90 EC$70.00	$2.54 ₱160.16	-90.2%
Average			-65.1%

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pay 27.4% more for housing

	Kingstown	Manila
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$51.80 EC$140.00	$24.14 ₱1,520.93	-53.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$283.68 EC$766.67	$543.82 ₱34,257.78	+91.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$323.77 EC$875.00	$281.50 ₱17,733.05	-13.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$56.59 EC$152.94	$94.04 ₱5,924.32	+66.2%
Average			+27.4%

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pay 5.9 times more for childcare

	Kingstown	Manila
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$104.84 EC$283.33	$619.65 ₱39,034.94	+491.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	??	$8,932.60 ₱563K
Average			+491.0%

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pay 2.1% less for entertainment and sports

	Kingstown	Manila
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.67 EC$4.50	$1.20 ₱75.31	-28.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.07 EC$11.00	$2.55 ₱160.66	-37.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.07 EC$11.00	$3.11 ₱195.81	-23.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$32.38 EC$87.50	$42.86 ₱2,700.12	+32.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.63 EC$12.50	$6.77 ₱426.76	+46.5%
Average			-2.1%

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pay 28.8% less for clothing

	Kingstown	Manila
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$64.75 EC$175.00	$58.27 ₱3,670.68	-10.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$61.98 EC$167.50	$27.47 ₱1,730.75	-55.7%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.00 EC$200.00	$76.69 ₱4,830.90	+3.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$92.51 EC$250.00	$57.51 ₱3,623.11	-37.8%
Average			-28.8%

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