Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
š»š³ Vietnam
31
Cost of Living Index in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Learn more Cost of Living Comparison Between Panglao and Manila Cost of Living Comparison Between Panglao and Manila
š Solo nomad:
Panglao is 34.8% cheaper than Manila without rent, and 16.2% cheaper with rent.
š Family of 3:
Panglao is 33.9% cheaper than Manila without rent, and 23.1% cheaper with rent.
š½ Eating Out
Panglao
Manila
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.48 ā±249
$5.25 ā±292
-14.67%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.35 ā±688
$26.12 ā±1,455
-52.72%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.34 ā±242
$4.48 ā±250
-3.13%
Cappuccino
$2.62 ā±146
$2.67 ā±148
-1.87%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 ā±42.43
$0.91 ā±50.5
-16.48%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 ā±15.77
$0.53 ā±29.61
-47.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.55 ā±86.3
$1.55 ā±86.5
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.95 ā±109
$2.68 ā±149
-27.24%
š Groceries & Markets
Panglao
Manila
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.75 ā±97.4
$1.9 ā±106
-7.89%
White Bread (500g)
$1.05 ā±58.4
$1.34 ā±74.7
-21.64%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.08 ā±60
$1.09 ā±60.6
-0.92%
Eggs
$1.89 ā±105
$2.15 ā±120
-12.09%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.72 ā±541
$9.46 ā±527
2.75%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.36 ā±299
$5.32 ā±296
0.75%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.86 ā±438
$8.59 ā±478
-8.50%
Apples (1kg)
$2.08 ā±116
$3.44 ā±191
-39.53%
Banana (1kg)
$1.45 ā±80.5
$1.82 ā±101
-20.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 ā±121
$3.59 ā±200
-39.55%
Tomato (1kg)
$2 ā±111
$2.41 ā±134
-17.01%
Potato (1kg)
$2.55 ā±142
$2.77 ā±154
-7.94%
Onion (1kg)
$2.55 ā±142
$3.04 ā±169
-16.12%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1 ā±55.6
$1.94 ā±108
-48.45%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.47 ā±26.34
$0.64 ā±35.46
-26.56%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.61 ā±145
$3.44 ā±192
-24.13%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.62 ā±313
$8.57 ā±477
-34.42%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.95 ā±53
$1.51 ā±84
-37.09%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.82 ā±101
$2.12 ā±118
-14.15%
š Getting Around
Panglao
Manila
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.26 ā±14.33
$0.48 ā±26.9
-45.83%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$12.17 ā±678
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.89 ā±49.3
$0.92 ā±51.3
-3.26%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.23 ā±12.77
$0.27 ā±15.08
-14.81%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.69 ā±150
$2.15 ā±120
25.12%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.04 ā±57.7
$1.17 ā±65.3
-11.11%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K ā±1.7M
$27K ā±1.5M
11.70%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K ā±1.5M
$23K ā±1.3M
18.21%
š§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Panglao
Manila
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$96.2 ā±5,357
$139 ā±7,714
-30.55%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$8.72 ā±485
$22.08 ā±1,229
-60.51%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.07 ā±1,451
$27.22 ā±1,516
-4.22%
š Sport & Entertainment
Panglao
Manila
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$14.63 ā±815
$42.8 ā±2,383
-65.82%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.46 ā±248
$6.9 ā±384
-35.36%
Cinema Ticket
$4.38 ā±244
$6.61 ā±368
-33.74%
š§ø Childcare & Education
Panglao
Manila
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$236 ā±13.1K
$364 ā±20.2K
-35.06%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,925 ā±218.5K
$11.2K ā±623.1K
-64.93%
šš Clothing & Footwear
Panglao
Manila
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$35.28 ā±1,964
$45.95 ā±2,558
-23.22%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$23.17 ā±1,290
$35.61 ā±1,983
-34.93%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$76.2 ā±4,242
$83.5 ā±4,648
-8.72%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$52.2 ā±2,904
$46.92 ā±2,612
11.15%
š Accommodation & Living
Panglao
Manila
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$331 ā±18.4K
$503 ā±28K
-34.09%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$284 ā±15.8K
$262 ā±14.6K
8.21%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$716 ā±39.9K
$1,724 ā±96K
-58.45%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$503 ā±28K
$622 ā±34.6K
-19.05%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,014 ā±56.5K
$3,633 ā±202.3K
-72.09%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$910 ā±50.7K
$2,336 ā±130.1K
-61.05%
šµ Salaries & Financials
Panglao
Manila
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$137 ā±7,605
$492 ā±27.4K
-72.24%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8
7.52
6.38%
Citycost data is based on AI and user input ā minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update for Panglao: October 27, 2025
Last update for Manila: October 28, 2025
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