I have lived in the Philippines for about 2-3 years, and just went back to Australia, and I am comparing everything right now.
This first post is for the Accommodation cost.
In both places I have a 1 bedroom furnished condo type place, both about 70sqm.
The one in Australia is on the Gold Coast. The Philippines was the same for Manila and Clark.
Costing in A$ at current FX rate is:
$1,156 Philippines (37,000 pesos)
$1,343 Gold Coast, Australia
Gold Coast is 16% more expensive, but has a much greater view.
We bought a packet of Philippines Dried Mangoes in both countries:
$4.50 Manila (150 pesos)
$2.99 Gold Coast (100 pesos)
That was weird. Philippines 50% more expensive
More to follow...