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Manila travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Manila

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Manila for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Manila compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Manila in 2024 is 54% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Manila in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Manila by expense type

Restaurant budget in Manila

Lunch

$ 5/person
($ 2.6 to $ 8.4)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 16/person
($ 11 to $ 43)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 4.1/person
($ 3.1 to $ 5)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.4 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.6)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.6)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.7/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.9/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 1.4)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Manila

1-star hotel

$ 33/night
($ 11 to $ 209)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

2-star hotel

$ 41/night
($ 10 to $ 507)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 155

3-star hotel

$ 42/night
($ 12 to $ 116)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227

4-star hotel

$ 110/night
($ 28 to $ 338)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 308

5-star hotel

$ 190/night
($ 59 to $ 418)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 441

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 35/month
($ 12 to $ 180)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 77/month
($ 16 to $ 763)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 76/month
($ 16 to $ 244)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207

Cottage or guest house

$ 41/month
($ 19 to $ 209)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 107/month
($ 15 to $ 524)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207

Supermarket food budget in Manila

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 3)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 5.2/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 7.3)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.1)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.1)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Manila

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.2/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 62/24hrs
($ 23 to $ 108)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Manila

Cinema

$ 7.5/ticket
($ 5.8 to $ 8.4)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 5.8/hr
($ 3.4 to $ 8.4)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Manila

Cigarettes

$ 3/pack
($ 2.7 to $ 4.1)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 33
($ 18 to $ 58)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 27
($ 18 to $ 52)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Manila

$ 632
(fair price: $ 525)

Melbourne → Manila

$ 598
(fair price: $ 479)

Los Angeles → Manila

$ 1231
(fair price: $ 1057)

Toronto → Manila

$ 1435
(fair price: $ 1184)

Vancouver → Manila

$ 1412
(fair price: $ 1166)

New York City → Manila

$ 1234
(fair price: $ 1027)

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