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London vs Manila

Manila runs about 70% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,843 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Binondo skyline skyscrapers
Manila
$1,207/month · Philippines
Patrickroque01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Manila monthly
$1,207
Index 19 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-70%
Manila relative to London
Rent gap
$2,100
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonManila
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Manila $500. Cheaper in Manila.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Manila $366. Cheaper in Manila.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Manila $48. Cheaper in Manila.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Manila $121. Cheaper in Manila.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Manila $16. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Manila $104. Cheaper in Manila.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Manila $52. Cheaper in Manila.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonManila
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,207 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6319✓
Housing2,600 USD500 USD✓
Utilities267 USD121 USD✓
Food617 USD366 USD✓
Transport282 USD48 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓16 USD
Lifestyle169 USD104 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD6,021 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%27.7%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD4,814 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓450 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD500 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,100 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD3,400 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓46/100
Healthcare84/100✓58/100
Air quality60/100✓34/100
Public transport92/100✓30/100
Walkability90/100✓44/100
English proficiency100/100✓86/100
Nightlife94/100✓78/100
Family friendliness72/100✓60/100
Median broadband90 Mbps120 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓28°C
Summer high23°C✓33°C
Winter low3°C23°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,100 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓2000 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min90 min
CurrencyGBPPHP
Time zoneEurope/LondonAsia/Manila

Manila runs about 70% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,843 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Manila cheaper?

Manila runs about 70% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,843 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Manila compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $6,021 in Manila, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Manila?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Manila scores 46 and 58. London averages 12°C against 28°C in Manila.