Philippines vs Philippines · 3 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallPhilippines
single / month
| Expense | Santa Cruz | Manila | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.20 | $5.46 | Santa Cruz |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.80 | $21.84 | Santa Cruz |
| Cappuccino | $1.26 | $1.64 | Santa Cruz |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $95.20 | $124 | Santa Cruz |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.40 | $20.02 | Santa Cruz |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $40.60 | $52.78 | Santa Cruz |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.76 | $15.29 | Santa Cruz |
| Fitness club membership | $11.76 | $15.29 | Santa Cruz |
| Cinema ticket | $3.08 | $4.00 | Santa Cruz |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $196 | $271 | Santa Cruz |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $136 | $189 | Santa Cruz |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $408 | $566 | Santa Cruz |
| Total single-person budget | $416 | $553 | Santa Cruz |
| Average net salary | $420 | $546 |
Santa Cruz is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Santa Cruz runs about $416 versus $553 in Manila — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Santa Cruz leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Santa Cruz · Full cost of living in Manila