Is Manila cheaper to live in than Bangkok?

[ASEAN NOW News]

According to Numbeo the cost-of-living website, you would need around only about Baht87,588.50 (137,995.51₱) in Manila to maintain the same standard of life that you can have Baht110,000.00 in Bangkok (assuming you rent in both cities).

 

Numbeo was launched in 2009 and is the world's largest cost of living database. 

 

This calculation uses the Numbeo cost of Living Plus Rent Index to compare cost of living. This assumes net earnings (after income tax).

 

How much does it cost to live in Manila per month?

 

File photo of Manila

 

Summary about cost of living in Manila, Philippines: Family of four estimated monthly costs are Baht64,581 (101,521₱) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are Baht18,501 (29,084₱) without rent.

 

How much does it cost to live in Bangkok per month?

 

File photo of Bangkok

 

Summary about cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand: Family of four estimated monthly costs are Baht 75,970.66 without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 21,099.82฿ without rent.

 

Of course, these figures are average figures supplied by Numbeo and could differ depending on your lifestyle.

 

Bangkok is 26.95% more expensive than Pattaya (without rent). Rent in Bangkok is, on average, 90.58% higher than in Pattaya.

 

How much does renting cost in Manila Philippines?

 

Monthly rents of units in row houses can range from PHP 15,000 to PHP 30,000 per month depending on the square footage. Spacious units in mid- and high-rises, on the other hand, have monthly rental rates of PHP 30,000 to PHP 40,000 per month.

 

Average Rent Per Month in Bangkok.

 

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

Baht19,209.21

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

Baht9,729.73

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

Baht73,014.67 

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

Baht32,344.83 

 

How far does $100 go in the Philippines?

 

In the Philippines, USD $100 Can Get You:

2-3 nights' stay in a three-star Cebu or Manila hotel. 1-3 one-way trips on a Philippines budget air carrier. 100-150 Filipino beers.

 

In Thailand, USD $100 Can Get You:

10-15 meals from any number of Bangkok Street food stalls

300 Thai beers

2-5 nights in a three-star Phuket beach resort

60-140 one-way trips on the Bangkok rail system (BTS/MRT).

2-3 one-way flights between Bangkok and Phuket.

 

In summary consumer prices in Manila are 23.94% lower than in Bangkok (without rent).

 

Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manila are still 20.37% lower than in Bangkok.

 

However, restaurant prices in Manila are 3.86% higher than in Bangkok.

 

So overall although it costs more to live in Bangkok, at least you get a lot more beers.