Cost of living comparison

Philippines

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Venezuela

Caracas vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary

Caracas is 20.8% more expensive than Manila.

Restaurants: pay 2.0 times more in Caracas
Groceries: pay 31.7% more in Caracas
Transportation: pay 40.8% more in Caracas
Housing: pay 2.6% less in Caracas
Childcare: pay 58.0% less in Caracas
Entertainment and Sports: pay 36.6% more in Caracas
Clothing: pay 77.3% more in Caracas

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

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Caracas vs. Manila Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 2.0 times more for restaurants

	Manila	Caracas
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.58 ₱351.45	$10.80 VEF107.76	+93.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$3.98 ₱251.03	$11.00 VEF109.72	+176.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.40 ₱88.36	$1.53 VEF15.23	+8.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.85 ₱53.31	$1.32 VEF13.13	+55.6%
Average			+102.5%

Manila vs. Caracas - Cost of restaurants

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pay 31.7% more for groceries

	Manila	Caracas
Bread 1 loaf	$1.44 ₱90.93	$2.27 VEF22.67	+57.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.89 ₱244.77	$5.08 VEF50.69	+30.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.23 ₱455.56	$10.26 VEF102.36	+41.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.28 ₱143.70	$4.73 VEF47.13	+107.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.18 ₱137.50	$4.21 VEF41.95	+92.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.49 ₱93.83	$3.29 VEF32.80	+120.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.85 ₱53.49	$0.91 VEF9.08	+7.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.36 ₱85.76	$0.99 VEF9.84	-27.5%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.83 ₱51.97	$1.05 VEF10.45	+27.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.03 ₱64.97	$1.02 VEF10.17	-1.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.20 ₱75.72	$0.99 VEF9.88	-17.6%
Average			+31.7%

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pay 40.8% more for transportation

	Manila	Caracas
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.96 ₱312.22	$3.18 VEF31.72	-35.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$12.75 ₱803.31	$30.00 VEF299.24	+135.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,359.52 ₱1M	$25,000.00 VEF249K	+17.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.54 ₱160.16	$27.00 VEF269.31	+962.0%
Average			+40.8%

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pay 2.6% less for housing

	Manila	Caracas
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$24.14 ₱1,520.93	$37.99 VEF378.95	+57.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$543.82 ₱34,257.78	$610.08 VEF6,085.28	+12.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$281.50 ₱17,733.05	$425.00 VEF4,239.16	+51.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$94.04 ₱5,924.32	$16.60 VEF165.55	-82.4%
Average			-2.6%

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pay 58.0% less for childcare

	Manila	Caracas
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$619.65 ₱39,034.94	$160.00 VEF1,595.92	-74.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,932.60 ₱563K	$6,100.00 VEF60,844.46	-31.7%
Average			-58.0%

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pay 36.6% more for entertainment and sports

	Manila	Caracas
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.20 ₱75.31	$2.00 VEF19.95	+67.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.55 ₱160.66	$3.63 VEF36.19	+42.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.11 ₱195.81	$4.58 VEF45.68	+47.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$42.86 ₱2,700.12	$66.50 VEF663.30	+55.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.77 ₱426.76	$6.50 VEF64.83	-4.1%
Average			+36.6%

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pay 77.3% more for clothing

	Manila	Caracas
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$58.27 ₱3,670.68	$76.58 VEF763.81	+31.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$27.47 ₱1,730.75	$50.89 VEF507.62	+85.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$76.69 ₱4,830.90	$133.76 VEF1,334.21	+74.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$57.51 ₱3,623.11	$133.87 VEF1,335.27	+132.8%
Average			+77.3%

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