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

πŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Toledo City is 19.7% cheaper than Manila without rent, and 28.6% cheaper with rent.
πŸ™‚ Family of 3: Toledo City is 27.2% cheaper than Manila without rent, and 26.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Toledo City
Manila
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.67 β‚±149
$5.25 β‚±292
-49.14%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$21.29 β‚±1,185
$26.12 β‚±1,455
-18.49%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.55 β‚±197
$4.48 β‚±250
-20.76%
Cappuccino
$1.98 β‚±110
$2.67 β‚±148
-25.84%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.54 β‚±30.05
$0.91 β‚±50.5
-40.66%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.3 β‚±16.56
$0.53 β‚±29.61
-43.40%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.93 β‚±51.9
$1.55 β‚±86.5
-40.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 β‚±96.4
$2.68 β‚±149
-35.45%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Toledo City
Manila
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.73 β‚±96.1
$1.9 β‚±106
-8.95%
White Bread (500g)
$1.23 β‚±68.6
$1.34 β‚±74.7
-8.21%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.89 β‚±49.8
$1.09 β‚±60.6
-18.35%
Eggs
$2.16 β‚±120
$2.15 β‚±120
0.47%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.75 β‚±320
$9.46 β‚±527
-39.22%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.28 β‚±238
$5.32 β‚±296
-19.55%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.99 β‚±389
$8.59 β‚±478
-18.63%
Apples (1kg)
$2.35 β‚±131
$3.44 β‚±191
-31.69%
Banana (1kg)
$1.2 β‚±66.8
$1.82 β‚±101
-34.07%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.97 β‚±110
$3.59 β‚±200
-45.13%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.55 β‚±86.2
$2.41 β‚±134
-35.68%
Potato (1kg)
$2.41 β‚±134
$2.77 β‚±154
-13.00%
Onion (1kg)
$1.14 β‚±63.4
$3.04 β‚±169
-62.50%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.62 β‚±89.9
$1.94 β‚±108
-16.49%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.88 β‚±48.83
$0.64 β‚±35.46
37.50%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.25 β‚±69.6
$3.44 β‚±192
-63.66%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.37 β‚±243
$8.57 β‚±477
-49.01%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.19 β‚±66.2
$1.51 β‚±84
-21.19%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.92 β‚±107
$2.12 β‚±118
-9.43%
🚌 Getting Around
Toledo City
Manila
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.26 β‚±14.29
$0.48 β‚±26.9
-45.83%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$12.17 β‚±678
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.72 β‚±40.32
$0.92 β‚±51.3
-21.74%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.25 β‚±14.01
$0.27 β‚±15.08
-7.41%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.6 β‚±145
$2.15 β‚±120
20.93%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.09 β‚±60.8
$1.17 β‚±65.3
-6.84%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.1K β‚±1.3M
$27K β‚±1.5M
-10.78%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$19.7K β‚±1.1M
$23K β‚±1.3M
-14.44%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Toledo City
Manila
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$66.7 β‚±3,711
$139 β‚±7,714
-51.89%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$30.73 β‚±1,711
$22.08 β‚±1,229
39.18%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$30.34 β‚±1,689
$27.22 β‚±1,516
11.46%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Toledo City
Manila
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$34.53 β‚±1,922
$42.8 β‚±2,383
-19.32%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.16 β‚±399
$6.9 β‚±384
3.77%
Cinema Ticket
$1.8 β‚±100
$6.61 β‚±368
-72.77%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Toledo City
Manila
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$86.9 β‚±4,840
$364 β‚±20.2K
-76.09%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,272 β‚±237.9K
$11.2K β‚±623.1K
-61.83%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Toledo City
Manila
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$46.13 β‚±2,568
$45.95 β‚±2,558
0.39%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$23.23 β‚±1,294
$35.61 β‚±1,983
-34.77%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$62 β‚±3,452
$83.5 β‚±4,648
-25.72%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$79.1 β‚±4,403
$46.92 β‚±2,612
68.56%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Toledo City
Manila
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$420 β‚±23.4K
$503 β‚±28K
-16.53%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$176 β‚±9,780
$262 β‚±14.6K
-33.08%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$591 β‚±32.9K
$1,724 β‚±96K
-65.69%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$399 β‚±22.2K
$622 β‚±34.6K
-35.80%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,375 β‚±132.2K
$3,633 β‚±202.3K
-34.63%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,380 β‚±76.8K
$2,336 β‚±130.1K
-40.95%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Toledo City
Manila
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$342 β‚±19K
$492 β‚±27.4K
-30.47%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6
7.52
-20.21%

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Last update for Toledo City: October 29, 2025

Last update for Manila: October 28, 2025

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