Manila vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Manila (Philippines) · Overall index 32.9 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 64% more expensive than Manila.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 78% more expensive than in Manila.
- Transport in Tokyo is 76% more expensive than in Manila.
| Item | Manila | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +64% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $859 | $1,307 | +52% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $487 | $782 | +61% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,321 | $2,737 | +107% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,063 | $1,558 | +47% |
| Groceries | +56% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.62 | $0.87 | +40% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.85 | $2.62 | +42% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.02 | $3.43 | +70% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.34 | $3.26 | +39% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.71 | $9.15 | +60% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.35 | $9.77 | +83% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.31 | $14.2 | +53% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.54 | $3.74 | +47% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.97 | $1.62 | +67% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.09 | $3 | +44% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.66 | $4.44 | +67% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.2 | $2.3 | +92% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.3 | $2.06 | +58% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.23 | $1.69 | +37% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.15 | $1.8 | +57% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.3 | $11.4 | +56% |
| Transport | +76% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.03 | $1.65 | +60% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $41.6 | $75.4 | +81% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.37 | $2.32 | +69% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.64 | $1.23 | +92% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.31 | $0.58 | +87% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $10,901 | $18,186 | +67% |
| Dining out | +78% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.18 | $13.8 | +50% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $42.6 | $70.3 | +65% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.96 | $7.88 | +99% |
| Cappuccino | $1.79 | $3.87 | +116% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.03 | $1.65 | +60% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.96 | $4.95 | +67% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.25 | $5.82 | +79% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.7 | $1.35 | +93% |
| Telecom | +58% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $29.8 | $41.5 | +39% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $30.2 | $52.1 | +73% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.15 | $0.26 | +73% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.29 | $12.7 | +53% |
| Utilities & household | +59% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $81.4 | $126 | +55% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.09 | $0.15 | +67% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.06 | $3.07 | +49% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.62 | $1.05 | +69% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.9 | $16.3 | +50% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $38.5 | $62.2 | +62% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.49 | $9.79 | +51% |
| Men's haircut | $13.8 | $23.3 | +69% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $10.8 | $18.8 | +74% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $955 | $1,434 | +50% |
3,071 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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