Cost of living in Manila, Philippines

Summary of cost of living in Manila

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Php140,798
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Php74,612
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Manila
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Php217
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Php220
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Php143
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Php118
12 eggs, large Php127
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Php104
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Php190
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Php146
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Php109
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Php67
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Php498
2 liters of coca-cola Php114
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Php66
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Php64,771
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Php39,948
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Php7,564
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Php30,009
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Php18,938
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Php5,150
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Php1,470
40” flat screen tv Php14,164
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Php4,351
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Php451
Hourly rate for cleaning help Php478
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Php2,370
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Php1,673
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Php4,062
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Php3,871
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Php1,175,940
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Php62
Monthly ticket public transport Php689
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Php271
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Php230
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Php463
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Php982
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Php221
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Php135
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Php176
4 rolls of toilet paper Php88
Tube of toothpaste Php85
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Php439
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Php1,465
2 tickets to the movies Php691
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Php1,531
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Php1,638
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Php347
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Php170
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Php76
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Php27,159
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Php8
1 month of gym membership in business district Php2,823
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Php153
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 204 prices entered by 98 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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