More expensive than London

[grahamw48]

They could make a start on the CORRUPTION....a word that was noticeable by its absence in the article.

Their leaders continue to set a great example.

The comparison between living costs in Manila and London is ridiculous without taking into account what you get for your money.

[somebody]

They could make a start on the CORRUPTION....a word that was noticeable by its absence in the article.

Their leaders continue to set a great example.

The comparison between living costs in Manila and London is ridiculous without taking into account what you get for your money.

yep as i have quoted on this website previously very very high up and powerful people at my company belive the corruption to be worse than many other Asian countries hardly a badge of honour

But it does also apart from corruption seem to be a weird attitude to those who are not pinoy a bit like when you go to the Barrio Fiesta or a Pinoy run business in the Uk and your welcome as a non Pinoy but the person serving you even though they have lived in the UK for a long time speaks decent English prefers to speak to a Phill so things can be done the phill way. Even to the point where its made evident your the one who wants to spend money etc...

The airport at MNL for international flights is a joke and look at the chaotic build for the domestic terminal Why go though that hassle when you can go to Bangkok and use a decent quality airport? How come Thailand and Indonesia are both more tourist friendly than the Philippines when English is not a first language, they don't share a common religion with much of the west (in much of Indonesia) talk about shooting your self in the foot

[Peter D]

The comparison between living costs in Manila and London is ridiculous without taking into account what you get for your money. :

I agree we really need to compare exactly what you get for your money , for instance whats the price now of a Mc Donalds meal( big mac/fries/drink) in Manila , last time I was there it was about 80 Peso but I suppose it gone up a lot ? Recently found dentists charge approx 85% less in Manila than UK . Checked a few hotels and these seem to be still reasonable . Taxi from the airport to Manila could be had for 60 peso by using the escalator and going out through the departures entrance and jumping in a taxi thats just made a drop but security were trying to prevent people doing this so I suppose now its no longer possible ?

[London_Manila]

I agree we really need to compare exactly what you get for your money , for instance whats the price now of a Mc Donalds meal( big mac/fries/drink) in Manila , last time I was there it was about 80 Peso but I suppose it gone up a lot ? Recently found dentists charge approx 85% less in Manila than UK . Checked a few hotels and these seem to be still reasonable . Taxi from the airport to Manila could be had for 60 peso by using the escalator and going out through the departures entrance and jumping in a taxi thats just made a drop but security were trying to prevent people doing this so I suppose now its no longer possible ?

Hotels in Manila are expensive for what you actually get, in Thailand the hotels are around 50% cheaper

The yellow meter taxis can still get you to Makati for a low price

I would not advise trying for a cheaper taxi just outside the airport, yes you might save 200 pesos but then that taxi might take you to a pre arranged (by phone on the move) hold up = it does happen
They know you will have plenty of money you have just arrived there

A big mac meal is now around 120 pesos

Buying property in Manila is not so easy and plenty of sharks around looking to rip you off
Renting is is easy and much less hassle and you can move on at any time