Should I move to Manila?

Manila, Philippines has a cost of living 65.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.9). It is ranked #455 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 32.8 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 65.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.9). Groceries are 58.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 75.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately PHP 30,203 per month. Local purchasing power index is 32.8 (NYC = 100).

🇵🇭 Philippines · #455 of 546 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Manila?

65.1% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-65.1%

vs NYC

PHP 30,203

Geschatte huur in

32.8

Koopkracht

Very weak

Koopkracht

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

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Manila?

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Manila

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

34.9 Very affordable

Huur

16.4 Very affordable

Boodschappen

41.8 Affordable

Restaurants

24.9 Very affordable

Koopkracht

32.8 Very weak

Geschatte huur in Manila

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum PHP 30,203/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum PHP 22,652/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum PHP 52,578/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

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🇵🇭 Quezon City

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CoL index 32.7

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🇵🇭 Cebu

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CoL index 32.5

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🇵🇭 Davao

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CoL index 30.6

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