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Asia
Philippines
Trust 100
Cities tracked
20
Local currency
₱
90
Relocation
Living here, beyond cost
Visa-free for
64 passports
Official policy
Safety index
42 / 100
Numbeo 2025
Median fixed internet
90 Mbps
30 Mbps mobile
Top income tax
35.0%
VAT 12% · Corp 25%
About Philippines
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$477
Family of 4 / mo
$1,229
Internet
89.47Mbps
Interest rate
6.25%
Inflation
1.9%
Population
112M
The Philippines is a beautiful country made up of over 7,000 islands in Southeast Asia. It is known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and friendly people. The capital city, Manila, is a bustling place with lots of shops, restaurants, and historical sites.
Most affordable cities
Most expensive cities
All cities
Angeles, Philippines
Trust 47USD $934 / mo · single, excl. rent
Baguio, Philippines
Trust 47USD $914 / mo · single, excl. rent
Cabanatuan, Philippines
Trust 44USD $530 / mo · single, excl. rent
Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines
Trust 47USD $816 / mo · single, excl. rent
Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
Trust 47USD $632 / mo · single, excl. rent
Calapan City, Philippines
Trust 43USD $466 / mo · single, excl. rent
Cebu, Philippines
Trust 47USD $1,166 / mo · single, excl. rent
Davao, Philippines
Trust 47USD $806 / mo · single, excl. rent
El Nido, Philippines
Trust 45USD $1,100 / mo · single, excl. rent
General Santos, Philippines
Trust 47USD $612 / mo · single, excl. rent
Lapu Lapu, Philippines
Trust 47USD $1,105 / mo · single, excl. rent
Las Pinas, Philippines
Trust 47USD $804 / mo · single, excl. rent
Magallanes, Cavite, Philippines
Trust 43USD $392 / mo · single, excl. rent
Makati, Philippines
Trust 47USD $1,317 / mo · single, excl. rent
Malabon, Philippines
Trust 43USD $384 / mo · single, excl. rent
Mandaluyong, Philippines
Trust 47USD $1,153 / mo · single, excl. rent
Manila, Philippines
Trust 47USD $1,239 / mo · single, excl. rent
Quezon City, Philippines
Trust 47USD $1,124 / mo · single, excl. rent
San Fernando, La Union, Philippines
Trust 46USD $594 / mo · single, excl. rent
Taguig City, Philippines
Trust 47USD $1,617 / mo · single, excl. rent
Showing: Single person. Family figures marked “~” are estimated from single-person data (×2.7).
Food & drink
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Fashion
- Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $86.26
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $57.04
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $36.33
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $104.49
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.12
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $439.95
Food - Beverages
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $1.08
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $3.31
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $2.07
- Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.63
- CappuccinoroughUSD $3.65
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $4.96
- Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $33.07
- Fast Food ComboroughUSD $4.13
Food - Grocery
- Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $9.29
- Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $3.79
- Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $2.14
- Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $3.56
- Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $2.08
- Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $2.57
- Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $2.77
- Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $2.07
- Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $1.05
- Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $10.47
- Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $3.71
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $5.77
Housing
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $305.06
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $536.91
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $293.46
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,228
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $622.71
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $172.63
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $51.64
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $7.91
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $6.89
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $255.45
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $7,333
Transportation
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $0.6
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $1.11
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $34,445
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $3.31
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $16.02
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $30,205
- One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $0.42
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $60.67
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $157.7
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