Cost of living comparison
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Taguig City vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary
Taguig City is 8.5% cheaper than Manila.
- Restaurants
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pay 18.4% less in Taguig City
- Groceries
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pay 21.8% less in Taguig City
- Transportation
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pay 0.5% less in Taguig City
- Housing
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pay 4.8% more in Taguig City
- Childcare
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pay 19.7% less in Taguig City
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 4.2% less in Taguig City
- Clothing
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pay 0.1% more in Taguig City
The cost of housing and clothing in Taguig City are more expensive than in Manila. Expenses including groceries, childcare, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Taguig City.
Taguig City vs. Manila Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Taguig City instead of Manila, you would:
pay 18.4% less for restaurants
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Manila
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Taguig City
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.02
₱355.94
|
$4.30
₱254.24
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.30
₱254.24
|
$3.44
₱203.39
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.97
₱57.42
|
$0.82
₱48.31
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
₱29.77
|
$0.46
₱27.12
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pay 21.8% less for groceries
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Manila
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Taguig City
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.33
₱78.84
|
$1.33
₱78.84
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.28
₱252.76
|
$3.17
₱187.12
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.32
₱432.73
|
$7.32
₱432.73
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.21
₱130.84
|
$2.17
₱128.19
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.28
₱134.98
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$2.26
₱133.77
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.52
₱89.60
|
$1.11
₱65.50
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.82
₱48.61
|
$0.82
₱48.61
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.64
₱96.75
|
$1.38
₱81.36
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.02
₱60.52
|
$0.52
₱30.51
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.17
₱69.16
|
$0.81
₱47.59
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.37
₱81.25
|
$1.37
₱81.25
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pay 0.5% less for transportation
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Manila
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Taguig City
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.18
₱247.09
|
$4.16
₱245.89
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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
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$25,288.58
₱1,494,934.54
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$2.92
₱172.88
|
$2.92
₱172.88
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pay 4.8% more for housing
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Manila
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Taguig City
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$27.10
₱1,602.13
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$24.51
₱1,449.17
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$512.96
₱30,323.92
|
$560.82
₱33,152.97
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$251.74
₱14,881.48
|
$322.56
₱19,068.04
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.49
₱5,940.52
|
$91.71
₱5,421.64
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pay 19.7% less for childcare
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Manila
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Taguig City
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| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$138.58
₱8,192.20
|
$138.58
₱8,192.20
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,035.39
₱1,007,046.89
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$13,676.48
₱808,485.01
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pay 4.2% less for entertainment and sports
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Manila
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Taguig City
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| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.46
₱86.44
|
$1.42
₱83.90
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.59
₱152.95
|
$2.59
₱152.95
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.27
₱193.22
|
$3.10
₱183.05
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.13
₱2,490.71
|
$41.86
₱2,474.61
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.48
₱442.38
|
$6.88
₱406.78
|
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pay 0.1% more for clothing
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Manila
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Taguig City
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.23
₱2,910.08
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$44.44
₱2,627.15
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.70
₱1,755.55
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$29.70
₱1,755.55
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.85
₱4,779.65
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$71.68
₱4,237.34
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$49.70
₱2,937.78
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$60.21
₱3,559.37
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