Manila vs Bangkok Cost of Living
Manila (Philippines) · Overall index 32.9 — Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1
Summary
- Overall, Bangkok is 10% more expensive than Manila.
- Telecom in Bangkok is 14% more expensive than in Manila.
- Dining out in Bangkok is 13% more expensive than in Manila.
| Item | Manila | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +7% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $859 | $785 | -9% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $487 | $630 | +29% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,321 | $1,512 | +14% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,063 | $1,069 | +1% |
| Groceries | +8% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.62 | $0.61 | -2% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.85 | $2.14 | +16% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.02 | $2.56 | +27% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.34 | $2.53 | +8% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.71 | $6.93 | +21% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.35 | $6.15 | +15% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.31 | $10.3 | +11% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.54 | $2.84 | +12% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.97 | $0.93 | -4% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.09 | $2.4 | +15% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.66 | $2.38 | -11% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.2 | $1.38 | +15% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.3 | $1.39 | +7% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.23 | $1.2 | -2% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.15 | $1.22 | +6% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.3 | $7.66 | +5% |
| Transport | +9% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.03 | $1.01 | -2% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $41.6 | $44.6 | +7% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.37 | $1.59 | +16% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.64 | $0.81 | +27% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.31 | $0.37 | +19% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $10,901 | $10,133 | -7% |
| Dining out | +13% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.18 | $8.84 | -4% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $42.6 | $47.5 | +12% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.96 | $5.21 | +32% |
| Cappuccino | $1.79 | $2.15 | +20% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.03 | $1.11 | +8% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.96 | $3.3 | +11% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.25 | $3.74 | +15% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.7 | $0.78 | +11% |
| Telecom | +14% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $29.8 | $33.4 | +12% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $30.2 | $37.1 | +23% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.15 | $0.19 | +27% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.29 | $8.29 | 0% |
| Utilities & household | +7% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $81.4 | $81.5 | 0% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.09 | $0.09 | 0% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.06 | $2.32 | +13% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.62 | $0.67 | +8% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.9 | $10.8 | -1% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $38.5 | $37.2 | -3% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.49 | $7.95 | +22% |
| Men's haircut | $13.8 | $15.5 | +12% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $10.8 | $12.7 | +18% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $955 | $991 | +4% |
3,270 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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