Cost of living comparison

Philippines

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Chad

N'djamena vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary

N'djamena is 3.7% cheaper than Manila.

Restaurants: pay 24.5% more in N'djamena
Groceries: pay 13.7% less in N'djamena
Transportation: pay 39.1% more in N'djamena
Housing: pay 3.4% less in N'djamena
Entertainment and Sports: pay 47.3% less in N'djamena
Clothing: pay 18.1% less in N'djamena

The cost of transportation and restaurants in N'djamena are more expensive than in Manila. Expenses including entertainment and sports, clothing, groceries, and housing are lower in N'djamena.

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N'djamena vs. Manila Cost Breakdown

If you lived in N'djamena instead of Manila, you would:

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pay 24.5% more for restaurants

	Manila	N'djamena
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.58 ₱351.45	$8.54 FCFA4,983	+53.0%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$3.98 ₱251.03	??
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.40 ₱88.36	$0.85 FCFA498	-39.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.85 ₱53.31	$0.85 FCFA498	+0.9%
Average			+24.5%

Manila vs. N'djamena - Cost of restaurants

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pay 13.7% less for groceries

	Manila	N'djamena
Bread 1 loaf	$1.44 ₱90.93	$0.34 FCFA199	-76.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.89 ₱244.77	$1.71 FCFA997	-56.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.23 ₱455.56	$13.68 FCFA7,985	+89.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.28 ₱143.70	$2.05 FCFA1,196	-10.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.18 ₱137.50	$3.10 FCFA1,808	+41.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.49 ₱93.83	$2.13 FCFA1,243	+43.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.85 ₱53.49	$0.97 FCFA565	+14.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.36 ₱85.76	$1.16 FCFA678	-14.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.83 ₱51.97	$1.11 FCFA648	+34.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.03 ₱64.97	$0.72 FCFA422	-29.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.20 ₱75.72	$0.72 FCFA422	-39.9%
Average			-13.7%

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pay 39.1% more for transportation

	Manila	N'djamena
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.96 ₱312.22	$4.85 FCFA2,829	-2.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$12.75 ₱803.31	$85.35 FCFA49,830	+569.3%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,359.52 ₱1M	$11,778.47 FCFA7M	-44.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.54 ₱160.16	$3.84 FCFA2,242	+51.1%
Average			+39.1%

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pay 3.4% less for housing

	Manila	N'djamena
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$24.14 ₱1,520.93	$426.76 FCFA249K	+1667.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$543.82 ₱34,257.78	$1,707.02 FCFA997K	+213.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$281.50 ₱17,733.05	$85.35 FCFA49,830	-69.7%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$94.04 ₱5,924.32	$32.63 FCFA19,053	-65.3%
Average			-3.4%

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pay (unknown) more for childcare

	Manila	N'djamena
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$619.65 ₱39,034.94	??
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,932.60 ₱563K	??

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pay 47.3% less for entertainment and sports

	Manila	N'djamena
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.20 ₱75.31	$1.28 FCFA747	+7.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.55 ₱160.66	$0.85 FCFA498	-66.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.11 ₱195.81	$0.98 FCFA573	-68.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$42.86 ₱2,700.12	??
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.77 ₱426.76	??
Average			-47.3%

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pay 18.1% less for clothing

	Manila	N'djamena
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$58.27 ₱3,670.68	$25.61 FCFA14,949	-56.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$27.47 ₱1,730.75	$34.14 FCFA19,932	+24.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$76.69 ₱4,830.90	$42.68 FCFA24,915	-44.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$57.51 ₱3,623.11	$85.35 FCFA49,830	+48.4%
Average			-18.1%

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