Cost of Living in
Manila
Comprehensive urban intelligence for Manila, Philippines. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.
72Global Quality Score
QoL Index
Safety & Security
74
Healthcare System
65
Purchasing Power
85
Climate & Air
78
Rent Per Month
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre$25,304.25
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$272,375.00
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$163,833.33
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$15,220.49
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$45,975.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$18,216.67
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$34,355.95
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$116,777.67
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$331.25
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$6,335.52
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$6,335.52
General
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$612,469.60
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$33,624.30
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$3,533.33
Men's Leather Business Shoes$3,752.36
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$4,820.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$2,061.25
Local Cheese (1 kg)$487.52
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$190.00
Tomatoes (1 lb)$56.30
Onions (1 kg)$166.25
Oranges (1 kg)$193.33
Potatoes (1 kg)$142.64
Tomatoes (1 kg)$124.11
Onions (1 lb)$75.41
Potatoes (1 lb)$64.70
Oranges (1 lb)$87.69
Local Cheese (1 lb)$221.13
Bananas (1 kg)$115.22
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$600.00
Bananas (1 lb)$52.26
Lettuce (1 Head)$148.16
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)$94.25
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$94.25
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$7.43
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$28,597.68
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$1,340,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$1,245,000.00
Markets
White Rice (1 lb)$28.68
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$304.75
Apples (1 kg)$213.00
White Rice (1 kg)$63.23
Eggs (12, Large Size)$132.58
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$84.50
Apples (1 lb)$96.62
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)$194.34
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)$76.66
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$428.44
Bottled Water (50 oz)$35.67
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$120.96
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$35.67
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$138.23
Bottled Water (12 oz)$51.80
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$51.67
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$900.00
Restaurants
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$151.25
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)$151.25
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)$84.21
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$84.21
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$90.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)$90.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$161.17
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$250.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$1,770.00
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$350.00
Sports And Leisure
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$2,639.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$400.00
Transportation
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$15.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)$67.66
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$30.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$50.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)$24.14
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$120.00
Utilities (Monthly)
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$1,470.93
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$873.46