Cost of living in Manila, Philippines

Summary of cost of living in Manila

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Php156,260
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Php87,416
  • Cost of living in Manila is cheaper than in 50% of cities in Asia (7 out of 14)
  • Cost of living in Manila is cheaper than in 90% of cities in the World (142 out of 158)
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List of prices in Manila
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Php302
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Php242
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Php138
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Php143
12 eggs, large Php125
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Php140
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Php183
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Php134
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Php150
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Php84
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Php541
2 liters of coca-cola Php98
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Php60
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Php87,974
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Php40,481
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Php5,620
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Php29,174
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Php14,835
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Php4,800
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Php1,647
40” flat screen tv Php17,194
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Php4,717
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Php444
Hourly rate for cleaning help Php408
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Php2,126
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Php1,556
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Php4,561
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Php4,069
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Php1,307,460
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Php60
Monthly ticket public transport Php957
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Php338
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Php274
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Php442
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Php926
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Php213
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Php176
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Php185
4 rolls of toilet paper Php102
Tube of toothpaste Php97
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Php422
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Php1,216
2 tickets to the movies Php822
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Php1,565
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Php1,852
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Php383
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Php172
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Php174
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Php29,517
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Php8
1 month of gym membership in business district Php2,474
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Php179
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 197 prices entered by 49 different people.
Latest price update: March 22, 2025

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