Should I move to Manila?

Manila, Philippines has a cost of living 65.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.6). It is ranked #471 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 34.4 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Manila?

The cost of living in Manila is 65.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.6). Groceries are 57.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 75.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately PHP 29,938 per month. Local purchasing power index is 34.4 (NYC = 100).

🇵🇭 Philippines · #471 of 558 cities · 2026

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65.4% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

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-65.4%

vs NYC

PHP 29,938

Affitto stimato a

34.4

Potere d'Acquisto

Very weak

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Manila

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

34.6 Very affordable

Affitto

16.1 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

42.1 Affordable

Ristoranti

24.8 Very affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

34.4 Very weak

Affitto stimato a Manila

1 camera — Centro città PHP 29,938/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro PHP 22,454/mo

3 camere — Centro città PHP 52,096/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

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