What is the cost of living in Quezon City?

The cost of living in Quezon City is 81.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 19.0). Groceries are 62.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 78.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately PHP 19,982 per month. Local purchasing power index is 41.0 (NYC = 100).

🇵🇭 Philippines · #513 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Quezon City?

Q: Should I move to Quezon City?

Quezon City, Philippines has a cost of living 81.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 19.0). It is ranked #513 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 41.0 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

81.0% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-81.0%

vs NYC

PHP 19,982

1-BR, city centre

41.0

Purchasing Power

Weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from March – October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Quezon City

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

19.0 Affordable

Rent

8.1 Very affordable

Groceries

37.6 Affordable

Restaurants

21.2 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

41.0 Weak

Rent in Quezon City

1-BR, city centre PHP 19,982/mo

1-BR, outside centre PHP 11,829/mo

3-BR, city centre PHP 45,958/mo

3-BR, outside centre PHP 33,149/mo

Save by going outside centre 41% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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