Cost of living comparison
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Nova Friburgo vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary
Nova Friburgo is 21.9% cheaper than Manila.
- Restaurants
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pay 1.5% less in Nova Friburgo
- Groceries
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pay 40.2% less in Nova Friburgo
- Transportation
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pay 9.7% more in Nova Friburgo
- Housing
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pay 60.9% less in Nova Friburgo
- Childcare
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pay 44.1% less in Nova Friburgo
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 40.5% less in Nova Friburgo
- Clothing
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pay 24.2% more in Nova Friburgo
The cost of clothing and transportation in Nova Friburgo are more expensive than in Manila. Expenses including housing, childcare, entertainment and sports, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Nova Friburgo.
Nova Friburgo vs. Manila Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Nova Friburgo instead of Manila, you would:
pay 1.5% less for restaurants
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Manila
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Nova Friburgo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.02
₱355.03
|
$3.91
R$21.28
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.30
₱253.60
|
$6.06
R$32.94
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.97
₱57.27
|
$0.84
R$4.56
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
₱29.69
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$0.51
R$2.79
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pay 40.2% less for groceries
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Manila
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Nova Friburgo
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.33
₱78.64
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$1.57
R$8.53
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.28
₱252.12
|
$4.35
R$23.65
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.32
₱431.63
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$3.34
R$18.16
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.21
₱130.51
|
$1.90
R$10.34
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.28
₱134.63
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$1.45
R$7.91
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.52
₱89.37
|
$0.68
R$3.68
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.82
₱48.49
|
$0.53
R$2.87
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.64
₱96.51
|
$0.42
R$2.30
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.02
₱60.36
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$0.54
R$2.94
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.17
₱68.98
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$0.36
R$1.95
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.37
₱81.04
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$0.35
R$1.92
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pay 9.7% more for transportation
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Manila
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Nova Friburgo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.18
₱246.46
|
$4.13
R$22.45
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$13.76
₱811.51
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,288.58
₱1,491,141.28
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$14,438.94
R$78,539.15
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$2.92
₱172.44
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$5.07
R$27.57
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pay 60.9% less for housing
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Manila
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Nova Friburgo
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$27.10
₱1,598.07
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$16.63
R$90.46
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$512.96
₱30,246.98
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$149.07
R$810.85
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$251.74
₱14,843.72
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$93.17
R$506.78
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.49
₱5,925.44
|
$29.06
R$158.06
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pay 44.1% less for childcare
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Manila
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Nova Friburgo
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| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$138.58
₱8,171.41
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$134.78
R$733.15
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,035.39
₱1,004,491.60
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$2,459.66
R$13,379.06
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pay 40.5% less for entertainment and sports
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Manila
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Nova Friburgo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.46
₱86.22
|
$0.93
R$5.07
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.59
₱152.56
|
$1.61
R$8.78
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.27
₱192.73
|
$1.49
R$8.11
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.13
₱2,484.39
|
$20.50
R$111.49
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.48
₱441.26
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$5.78
R$31.42
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pay 24.2% more for clothing
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Manila
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Nova Friburgo
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
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$49.23
₱2,902.69
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$59.01
R$320.96
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.70
₱1,751.10
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$65.22
R$354.75
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.85
₱4,767.52
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$60.56
R$329.41
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$49.70
₱2,930.32
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$40.99
R$222.98
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