10.7% above the Philippines average
Ranked #420 of 577 cities · More expensive than 27.2% of cities worldwide
Compared to Philippines average · See Philippines ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | PHP 34,085/mo ≈ $543 | PHP 17,644/mo ≈ $281 | 48% |
| 3-Bedroom | PHP 119,557/mo ≈ $1,905 | PHP 41,762/mo ≈ $665 | 65% |
Manila has a cost of living index of 25.8 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Manila is affordable by global standards (ranked #420 of 577 cities). It is 10.7% more expensive than the Philippines average, based on 4 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is groceries and the priciest is rent.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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