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

Custo de Vida em Manila

10.7% acima da média de Philippines

Classificada em #420 de 577 cidades · Mais cara do que 27.2% das cidades mundialmente

+10.7%

Custo de Vida

+10.6%

Renda

+0.8%

Supermercado

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Poder de Compra

Comparado com a média de Philippines · Ver ranking de Philippines →

Preços de Renda em Manila

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	PHP 34,085/mo ≈ $543	PHP 17,644/mo ≈ $281	48%
3 Quartos	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

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0.4

Gap between sources