Cost of Living in Makati
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Philippines

Cost of Living in Makati

Metro Manila

Last updated:September 27, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg
$4.41
Bananas 1kg
$1.95
Beef 1kg
$7.63
Bread 500g
$1.45
Chicken Breast 1kg
$4.43
Cigarettes (20 pack)
$2.87
Domestic Beer 500mL
$1.13
Eggs (12)
$2.18
Imported Beer 330mL
$2.24
lettuce
Lettuce 1kg
$1.09
Local Cheese 1kg
$7.89
Milk 1L
$2.22
onion
Onions 1kg
$2.83
Oranges 1kg
$2.61
Potatoes 1kg
$3.30
Rice 1kg
$1.07
Tomatoes 1kg
$2.18
Water 1.5L
$0.88
Wine Bottle
$6.97

Restaurants & Dining

Beer
$2.92
Coffee
$2.84
Inexpensive Meal
$5.02
Mid-Range Meal
$42.71
Soda (Restaurant)
$1.11
Water
$0.49

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)
$657.80
1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)
$325.38
3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)
$2,066.80
3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)
$1,127.62

Transportation

Gasoline 1L
$1.10
Monthly Pass
$3.49
One-way Ticket
$0.44
Taxi (per km)
$0.12
Taxi Start
$0.78
Taxi Waiting (1 hour)
$3.49

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²
$142.42
Internet
$35.73
Phone Plan
$28.23

Entertainment

cinema
Cinema
$7.84
Gym
$47.03
Tennis Court
$11.62

Clothing & Shoesclothing

Dress
$34.86
Jeans
$59.26
Leather Shoes
$104.59
sneakers
Sneakers
$86.06

Education

International School
$7,553.37
Preschool
$316.66

Other Expenses

Average Salary
$896.35

Total Monthly Cost

$1,332

Overview

Airbnb Rent
$825

Median rent based on analysis of 29 apartments in September

Minimum$473
Maximum$2,372
Groceries
$227
Food Outside
$193
Base Cost
$87
Data Sources
Numbeo

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