Should I move to Makati?

Makati, Philippines has a cost of living 59.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 40.5). It is ranked #412 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 37.1 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 Makati?

The cost of living in Makati is 59.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 40.5). Groceries are 57.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 69.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately PHP 39,959 per month. Local purchasing power index is 37.1 (NYC = 100).

🇵🇭 Philippines · #412 of 558 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Makati?

59.5% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-59.5%

vs NYC

PHP 39,959

Uppskattad hyra i

37.1

Köpkraft

Weak

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Makati?

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Makati

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

40.5 Affordable

Hyra

21.5 Very affordable

Livsmedel

43.0 Affordable

Restauranger

30.8 Very affordable

Köpkraft

37.1 Weak

Uppskattad hyra i Makati

1 rum — Stadskärna PHP 39,959/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum PHP 29,969/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna PHP 69,586/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇵🇭 Manila

Philippines

CoL index 34.6

Jämför Manila vs Makati → →

🇵🇭 Quezon City

Philippines

CoL index 32.4

Jämför Quezon City vs Makati → →

🇵🇭 Cebu

Philippines

CoL index 32.2

Jämför Cebu vs Makati → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Makati — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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