Summary of The Cost of Living in Manila, National Capital Region (Metro Manila), Philippines
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Manila is $1,168.25 including rent, or $668.25 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Manila is $1,592.83 including rent, or $1,092.83 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Manila is $2,193.95 including rent, or $1,543.95 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Manila ranges from $14,019.00 for a single person to $19,113.90 for a couple, and $26,327.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $8,019.00 for a single person to $13,113.90 for a couple, and $18,527.40 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Manila, baseline monthly expenses range from $551.00 for a single person to $747.20 for a couple, and $1,034.70 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $301.00 for a single person to $497.20 for a couple, and $709.70 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Manila, estimated monthly expenses range from $2,728.80 for a single person to $3,756.44 for a couple, and $5,131.34 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,728.80 for a single person to $2,756.44 for a couple, and $3,831.34 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Manila is $715.00, which is 7.0% more than the average monthly cost of living and 137.5% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |