Philippines
Cost of Living in Manila
Monthly Total
$915
$16,013
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$305
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$20
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$305
$5,338
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$127
$2,223
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$103
$1,803
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$72
$1,260
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$60
$1,050
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$170
$2,975
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$29
$508
Monthly Total
$915
$16,013
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