Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Bogo City Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Bogo City

😐 Solo nomad: Manila is 23.1% more expensive than Bogo City without rent, and 32.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Manila is 19.5% more expensive than Bogo City without rent, and 33.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Manila
Bogo City
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.25 β‚±292
$4.45 β‚±248
17.98%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.12 β‚±1,455
$15.04 β‚±837
73.67%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.48 β‚±250
$2.59 β‚±144
72.97%
Cappuccino
$2.67 β‚±148
$1.73 β‚±96.1
54.34%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.91 β‚±50.5
$0.43 β‚±23.89
111.63%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.53 β‚±29.61
$0.34 β‚±18.68
55.88%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.55 β‚±86.5
$1.52 β‚±84.6
1.97%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.68 β‚±149
$1.45 β‚±80.7
84.83%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Manila
Bogo City
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.9 β‚±106
$1.68 β‚±93.6
13.10%
White Bread (500g)
$1.34 β‚±74.7
$1.18 β‚±65.9
13.56%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.09 β‚±60.6
$0.95 β‚±53
14.74%
Eggs
$2.15 β‚±120
$2.3 β‚±128
-6.52%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.46 β‚±527
$10.78 β‚±600
-12.24%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.32 β‚±296
$3.64 β‚±203
46.15%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.59 β‚±478
$4.81 β‚±268
78.59%
Apples (1kg)
$3.44 β‚±191
$2.63 β‚±146
30.80%
Banana (1kg)
$1.82 β‚±101
$1.47 β‚±82
23.81%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.59 β‚±200
$3.29 β‚±183
9.12%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.41 β‚±134
$2.28 β‚±127
5.70%
Potato (1kg)
$2.77 β‚±154
$1.58 β‚±88
75.32%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 β‚±169
$1.8 β‚±100
68.89%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.94 β‚±108
$1 β‚±55.7
94.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.64 β‚±35.46
$0.55 β‚±30.9
16.36%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 β‚±192
$3.21 β‚±179
7.17%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.57 β‚±477
$6.95 β‚±387
23.31%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.51 β‚±84
$1.19 β‚±66.4
26.89%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.12 β‚±118
$1.72 β‚±96
23.26%
🚌 Getting Around
Manila
Bogo City
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 β‚±26.9
$0.28 β‚±15.73
71.43%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.17 β‚±678
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.92 β‚±51.3
$0.82 β‚±45.93
12.20%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.27 β‚±15.08
$0.23 β‚±12.73
17.39%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.15 β‚±120
$2.7 β‚±151
-20.37%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.17 β‚±65.3
$1.09 β‚±60.5
7.34%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27K β‚±1.5M
$29.5K β‚±1.6M
-8.45%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23K β‚±1.3M
$27.7K β‚±1.5M
-16.94%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Manila
Bogo City
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$139 β‚±7,714
$97.2 β‚±5,413
42.50%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22.08 β‚±1,229
$34.62 β‚±1,928
-36.22%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.22 β‚±1,516
$29.92 β‚±1,666
-9.02%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Manila
Bogo City
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.8 β‚±2,383
$34.35 β‚±1,913
24.60%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.9 β‚±384
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Cinema Ticket
$6.61 β‚±368
$5.37 β‚±299
23.09%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Manila
Bogo City
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$364 β‚±20.2K
$228 β‚±12.7K
59.31%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.2K β‚±623.1K
$3,850 β‚±214.4K
190.66%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Manila
Bogo City
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$45.95 β‚±2,558
$45.03 β‚±2,507
2.04%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.61 β‚±1,983
$22.96 β‚±1,278
55.10%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$83.5 β‚±4,648
$75.2 β‚±4,188
10.97%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$46.92 β‚±2,612
$56.5 β‚±3,145
-16.93%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Manila
Bogo City
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$503 β‚±28K
$261 β‚±14.5K
92.62%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$262 β‚±14.6K
$176 β‚±9,775
49.52%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,724 β‚±96K
$579 β‚±32.2K
197.63%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$622 β‚±34.6K
$388 β‚±21.6K
60.24%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,633 β‚±202.3K
$2,483 β‚±138.3K
46.30%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,336 β‚±130.1K
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πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Manila
Bogo City
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$492 β‚±27.4K
$171 β‚±9,495
188.52%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.52
8
-6.00%

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Last update for Manila: October 28, 2025

Last update for Bogo City: October 28, 2025

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