Cost of living comparison
compared to
San Fernando vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary
San Fernando is 9.4% cheaper than Manila.
- Restaurants
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pay 11.0% less in San Fernando
- Groceries
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pay 21.7% less in San Fernando
- Transportation
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pay 9.6% more in San Fernando
- Housing
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pay 32.0% less in San Fernando
- Childcare
-
pay 71.8% more in San Fernando
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 36.0% less in San Fernando
- Clothing
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pay 46.7% less in San Fernando
The cost of childcare and transportation in San Fernando are more expensive than in Manila. Expenses including clothing, entertainment and sports, housing, groceries, and restaurants are lower in San Fernando.
San Fernando vs. Manila Cost Breakdown
If you lived in San Fernando instead of Manila, you would:
pay 11.0% less for restaurants
|
Manila
|
San Fernando
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.02
₱355.94
|
$7.74
₱457.63
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.30
₱254.24
|
$3.44
₱203.39
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.97
₱57.42
|
$0.60
₱35.59
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
₱29.77
|
$0.43
₱25.42
|
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pay 21.7% less for groceries
|
Manila
|
San Fernando
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.33
₱78.84
|
$1.72
₱101.70
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.28
₱252.76
|
$1.29
₱76.27
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.32
₱432.73
|
$11.07
₱654.44
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.21
₱130.84
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.28
₱134.98
|
$2.34
₱138.39
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.52
₱89.60
|
$0.78
₱46.13
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.82
₱48.61
|
$0.59
₱34.60
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.64
₱96.75
|
$0.78
₱46.13
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.02
₱60.52
|
$0.59
₱34.60
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.17
₱69.16
|
$1.17
₱69.19
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.37
₱81.25
|
$0.59
₱34.60
|
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pay 9.6% more for transportation
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Manila
|
San Fernando
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.18
₱247.09
|
$4.31
₱254.94
|
|
| 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
|
$34,406.23
₱2,033,924.55
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$2.92
₱172.88
|
$2.61
₱154.58
|
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pay 32.0% less for housing
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Manila
|
San Fernando
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$27.10
₱1,602.13
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$512.96
₱30,323.92
|
$129.02
₱7,627.22
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$251.74
₱14,881.48
|
$120.42
₱7,118.74
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.49
₱5,940.52
|
$131.55
₱7,776.77
|
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pay 71.8% more for childcare
|
Manila
|
San Fernando
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$138.58
₱8,192.20
|
$430.08
₱25,424.06
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,035.39
₱1,007,046.89
|
$5,661.20
₱334,661.59
|
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pay 36.0% less for entertainment and sports
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Manila
|
San Fernando
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.46
₱86.44
|
$1.72
₱101.70
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.59
₱152.95
|
$1.98
₱116.95
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.27
₱193.22
|
$0.86
₱50.85
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.13
₱2,490.71
|
$12.90
₱762.72
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.48
₱442.38
|
$5.16
₱305.09
|
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pay 46.7% less for clothing
|
Manila
|
San Fernando
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.23
₱2,910.08
|
$17.20
₱1,016.96
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.70
₱1,755.55
|
$17.20
₱1,016.96
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.85
₱4,779.65
|
$34.41
₱2,033.92
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$49.70
₱2,937.78
|
$38.71
₱2,288.17
|
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