Cost of living comparison
compared to
Nha Trang vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary
Nha Trang is 6.0% cheaper than Manila.
- Restaurants
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pay 44.8% less in Nha Trang
- Groceries
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pay 49.6% less in Nha Trang
- Transportation
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pay 5.9% more in Nha Trang
- Housing
-
pay 35.6% less in Nha Trang
- Childcare
-
pay 2.0 times more in Nha Trang
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 51.6% less in Nha Trang
- Clothing
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pay 28.8% more in Nha Trang
The cost of childcare, clothing, and transportation in Nha Trang are more expensive than in Manila. Expenses including entertainment and sports, groceries, restaurants, and housing are lower in Nha Trang. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Nha Trang.
Nha Trang vs. Manila Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Nha Trang instead of Manila, you would:
pay 44.8% less for restaurants
|
Manila
|
Nha Trang
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.02
₱355.94
|
$2.94
₫77,227
|
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.30
₱254.24
|
$3.79
₫99,647
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.97
₱57.42
|
$0.39
₫10,297
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
₱29.77
|
$0.22
₫5,780
|
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pay 49.6% less for groceries
|
Manila
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Nha Trang
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.33
₱78.84
|
$0.46
₫12,207
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.28
₱252.76
|
$6.00
₫157,775
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.32
₱432.73
|
$4.85
₫127,495
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.21
₱130.84
|
$1.41
₫37,069
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.28
₱134.98
|
$1.38
₫36,385
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.52
₱89.60
|
$0.64
₫16,950
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.82
₱48.61
|
$0.36
₫9,582
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.64
₱96.75
|
$0.23
₫6,102
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.02
₱60.52
|
$0.43
₫11,300
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.17
₱69.16
|
$0.30
₫7,985
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.37
₱81.25
|
$0.28
₫7,345
|
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pay 5.9% more for transportation
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Manila
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Nha Trang
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.18
₱247.09
|
$3.29
₫86,486
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$13.76
₱813.57
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,288.58
₱1,494,934.54
|
$17,046.00
₫448,412,076
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$2.92
₱172.88
|
$5.02
₫132,032
|
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pay 35.6% less for housing
|
Manila
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Nha Trang
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$27.10
₱1,602.13
|
$9.02
₫237,160
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$512.96
₱30,323.92
|
$371.70
₫9,777,874
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$251.74
₱14,881.48
|
$225.88
₫5,941,915
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.49
₱5,940.52
|
$62.40
₫1,641,491
|
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pay 2.0 times more for childcare
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Manila
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Nha Trang
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$138.58
₱8,192.20
|
$284.10
₫7,473,535
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,035.39
₱1,007,046.89
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pay 51.6% less for entertainment and sports
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Manila
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Nha Trang
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.46
₱86.44
|
$0.59
₫15,445
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.59
₱152.95
|
$1.70
₫44,758
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.27
₱193.22
|
$1.52
₫39,859
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.13
₱2,490.71
|
$21.67
₫569,982
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.48
₱442.38
|
$2.84
₫74,735
|
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pay 28.8% more for clothing
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Manila
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Nha Trang
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.23
₱2,910.08
|
$32.96
₫866,992
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.70
₱1,755.55
|
$30.27
₫796,181
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.85
₱4,779.65
|
$64.20
₫1,688,836
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$49.70
₱2,937.78
|
$132.58
₫3,487,649
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