Cost of Living in Manila
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Manila, Philippines.
Overall, the cost of living in Manila is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 21 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)20
Groceries index28
Dining out index22
Transport index10
Utilities index26
Median annual salary$8,000
Minimum wage$1.00/hr
Est. monthly childcare$250
Est. monthly healthcare premium$40
YoY inflation3.9%
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