Cost of living comparison
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San Cristobal de Las Casas vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary
San Cristobal de Las Casas is 27.2% more expensive than Manila.
- Restaurants
- pay 49.1% more in San Cristobal de Las Casas
- Groceries
- pay 4.1% less in San Cristobal de Las Casas
- Transportation
- pay 3.0 times more in San Cristobal de Las Casas
- Housing
- pay 23.1% less in San Cristobal de Las Casas
- Childcare
- pay 19.1% less in San Cristobal de Las Casas
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 5.2% less in San Cristobal de Las Casas
- Clothing
- pay 11.0% less in San Cristobal de Las Casas
The cost of transportation and restaurants in San Cristobal de Las Casas are more expensive than in Manila. Expenses including housing, childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in San Cristobal de Las Casas. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in San Cristobal de Las Casas.
San Cristobal de Las Casas vs. Manila Cost Breakdown
If you lived in San Cristobal de Las Casas instead of Manila, you would:
pay 49.1% more for restaurants
Manila | San Cristobal de Las Casas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $6.02 ₱369.17 | $5.42 MX$94.79 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $4.30 ₱263.69 | $5.96 MX$104.27 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $0.97 ₱59.55 | $1.62 MX$28.44 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.50 ₱30.88 | $1.01 MX$17.69 | |
Manila vs. San Cristobal de Las Casas - Cost of restaurants
pay 4.1% less for groceries
Manila | San Cristobal de Las Casas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.33 ₱81.77 | $3.52 MX$61.62 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $4.28 ₱262.16 | $3.25 MX$56.88 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $7.32 ₱448.81 | $5.44 MX$95.17 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $2.21 ₱135.71 | $2.30 MX$40.32 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $2.28 ₱139.99 | $1.87 MX$32.68 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.52 ₱92.93 | $1.51 MX$26.51 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.82 ₱50.42 | $0.92 MX$16.05 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.64 ₱100.35 | $0.98 MX$17.20 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.02 ₱62.77 | $0.64 MX$11.18 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.17 ₱71.73 | $0.74 MX$12.90 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.37 ₱84.27 | $0.80 MX$13.97 | |
Manila vs. San Cristobal de Las Casas - Cost of groceries
pay 3.0 times more for transportation
Manila | San Cristobal de Las Casas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.18 ₱256.27 | $5.09 MX$89.12 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $13.76 ₱843.81 | $27.08 MX$473.96 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $25,288.58 ₱2M | $16,246.25 MX$284K | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $2.92 ₱179.31 | $24.37 MX$426.57 | |
Manila vs. San Cristobal de Las Casas - Cost of transportation
pay 23.1% less for housing
Manila | San Cristobal de Las Casas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $27.10 ₱1,661.67 | $20.01 MX$350.26 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $512.96 ₱31,450.90 | $433.23 MX$7,583.40 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $251.74 ₱15,434.55 | $311.39 MX$5,450.57 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $100.49 ₱6,161.29 | $25.60 MX$448.11 | |
Manila vs. San Cristobal de Las Casas - Cost of housing
pay 19.1% less for childcare
Manila | San Cristobal de Las Casas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $138.58 ₱8,496.66 | $203.08 MX$3,554.72 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $17,035.39 ₱1M | $2,599.40 MX$45,500.43 | |
Manila vs. San Cristobal de Las Casas - Cost of childcare
pay 5.2% less for entertainment and sports
Manila | San Cristobal de Las Casas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $1.46 ₱89.65 | $2.71 MX$47.40 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $2.59 ₱158.64 | $2.26 MX$39.50 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $3.27 ₱200.40 | $1.90 MX$33.18 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $42.13 ₱2,583.28 | $22.34 MX$391.02 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $7.48 ₱458.82 | $6.77 MX$118.49 | |
Manila vs. San Cristobal de Las Casas - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 11.0% less for clothing
Manila | San Cristobal de Las Casas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $49.23 ₱3,018.23 | $18.95 MX$331.77 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $29.70 ₱1,820.80 | $27.08 MX$473.96 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $80.85 ₱4,957.28 | $94.77 MX$1,658.87 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $49.70 ₱3,046.96 | $54.15 MX$947.93 | |
Manila vs. San Cristobal de Las Casas - Cost of clothing
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