Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Angeles Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Angeles

😐 Solo nomad: Manila is 6.4% more expensive than Angeles without rent, and 15.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Manila is 13.1% more expensive than Angeles without rent, and 10.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Manila
Angeles
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.25 β‚±292
$2.63 β‚±146
99.62%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.12 β‚±1,455
$26.24 β‚±1,461
-0.46%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.48 β‚±250
$2.9 β‚±162
54.48%
Cappuccino
$2.67 β‚±148
$2.07 β‚±115
28.99%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.91 β‚±50.5
$0.89 β‚±49.42
2.25%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.53 β‚±29.61
$0.42 β‚±23.61
26.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.55 β‚±86.5
$1.27 β‚±70.8
22.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.68 β‚±149
$2.26 β‚±126
18.58%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Manila
Angeles
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.9 β‚±106
$1.66 β‚±92.4
14.46%
White Bread (500g)
$1.34 β‚±74.7
$1.43 β‚±79.8
-6.29%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.09 β‚±60.6
$1.04 β‚±57.7
4.81%
Eggs
$2.15 β‚±120
$1.94 β‚±108
10.82%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.46 β‚±527
$9.42 β‚±525
0.42%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.32 β‚±296
$4.18 β‚±233
27.27%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.59 β‚±478
$9.94 β‚±553
-13.58%
Apples (1kg)
$3.44 β‚±191
$3.42 β‚±190
0.58%
Banana (1kg)
$1.82 β‚±101
$1.51 β‚±84.1
20.53%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.59 β‚±200
$2.8 β‚±156
28.21%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.41 β‚±134
$1.69 β‚±94.3
42.60%
Potato (1kg)
$2.77 β‚±154
$2.63 β‚±146
5.32%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 β‚±169
$2.74 β‚±153
10.95%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.94 β‚±108
$2.28 β‚±127
-14.91%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.64 β‚±35.46
$0.5 β‚±27.94
28.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 β‚±192
$2.71 β‚±151
26.94%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.57 β‚±477
$9.51 β‚±530
-9.88%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.51 β‚±84
$1.34 β‚±74.4
12.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.12 β‚±118
$1.61 β‚±89.6
31.68%
🚌 Getting Around
Manila
Angeles
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 β‚±26.9
$0.19 β‚±10.67
152.63%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.17 β‚±678
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.92 β‚±51.3
$1.26 β‚±70.2
-26.98%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.27 β‚±15.08
$0.22 β‚±12.17
22.73%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.15 β‚±120
$1.58 β‚±87.8
36.08%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.17 β‚±65.3
$1.11 β‚±61.7
5.41%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27K β‚±1.5M
$41.3K β‚±2.3M
-34.53%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23K β‚±1.3M
$25.4K β‚±1.4M
-9.61%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Manila
Angeles
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$139 β‚±7,714
$145 β‚±8,068
-4.38%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22.08 β‚±1,229
$36.76 β‚±2,047
-39.93%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.22 β‚±1,516
$32.19 β‚±1,792
-15.44%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Manila
Angeles
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.8 β‚±2,383
$29.37 β‚±1,635
45.73%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.9 β‚±384
$6.98 β‚±388
-1.15%
Cinema Ticket
$6.61 β‚±368
$5.37 β‚±299
23.09%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Manila
Angeles
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$364 β‚±20.2K
$105 β‚±5,856
245.64%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.2K β‚±623.1K
$7,330 β‚±408.1K
52.69%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Manila
Angeles
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$45.95 β‚±2,558
$33.78 β‚±1,881
36.03%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.61 β‚±1,983
$25.56 β‚±1,423
39.32%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$83.5 β‚±4,648
$71.9 β‚±4,005
16.04%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$46.92 β‚±2,612
$96.6 β‚±5,381
-51.45%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Manila
Angeles
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$503 β‚±28K
$368 β‚±20.5K
36.49%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$262 β‚±14.6K
$194 β‚±10.8K
35.60%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,724 β‚±96K
$724 β‚±40.3K
138.22%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$622 β‚±34.6K
$487 β‚±27.1K
27.74%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,633 β‚±202.3K
$2,032 β‚±113.1K
78.78%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,336 β‚±130.1K
$683 β‚±38K
241.92%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Manila
Angeles
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$492 β‚±27.4K
$360 β‚±20.1K
36.53%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.52
8.67
-13.26%

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Last update for Manila: October 28, 2025

Last update for Angeles: October 29, 2025

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