🇵🇭Cost of Living in Manila
Philippines · Population: 1,846,513 · Cost Index: 30/100
Cost of Living in Manila
Philippines · Asia
Manila is the capital of the Philippines, a densely populated metropolis known for its waterfront promenade, historic Intramuros district, and affordable urban living with a thriving BPO industry.
1,846,513
Population
30
Cost Index
50
Safety Index
48
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $1,150 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$450.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$230.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,000.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$550.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$2.50Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$18.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$3.80Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.70Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.30Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.90Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.90Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.50Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.80Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.00Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$18.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.25Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.70Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.25Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.10Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$100.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$8.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$28.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$12.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$15.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$5.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$28.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$4.50Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.50Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$2.00Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$38.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$18.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$62.00Compare Manila with another city
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- PHP
- Language
- Filipino
- Cost Index
- 30/100
- Safety Index
- 50/100
- Quality of Life
- 48/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.