🇵🇭 Philippines · #412 of 558 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Makati?

59.5% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-59.5%
vs NYC
PHP 40,140
Estimated rent in
37.1
Purchasing Power
Weak
Purchasing Power

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

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Cost breakdown — Makati

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
40.5 Affordable
Rent
21.5 Very affordable
Groceries
43.0 Affordable
Restaurants
30.8 Very affordable
Purchasing Power
37.1 Weak

Estimated rent in Makati

1-BR — City centre PHP 40,140/mo
1-BR — Outside centre PHP 30,105/mo
3-BR — City centre PHP 69,901/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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