How expensive is Manila compared to the rest of Philippines?

Manila ranks #420 out of 577 cities globally. It is 10.7% more expensive than the Philippines average, based on 4 cities. The rent index is 15.6 and local purchasing power is 36.0.

What is the average rent in Manila?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Manila city centre costs approximately PHP 34,085 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to PHP 17,644 (saving 48%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around PHP 119,557.

Is Manila affordable to live in?

Manila is affordable by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average.

🇵🇭 Philippines · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Manila

10.7% boven het Philippines-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #420 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 27.2% van de steden wereldwijd

+10.7%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

+10.6%

Huur

+0.8%

Boodschappen

0.0%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Manila

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	PHP 34,085/mo ≈ $543	PHP 17,644/mo ≈ $281	48%
3-Kamer	PHP 119,557/mo ≈ $1,905	PHP 41,762/mo ≈ $665	65%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

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.

25.8

Index

Sources

0.4

Gap between sources