What is the cost of living in Metro Manila?

Metro Manila has an average cost of living index of 100, which is 0% below the Philippines average of 100. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is ₱50, and average median income is ₱1,000.

What is the cheapest city in Metro Manila?

Quezon City is the most affordable city tracked in Metro Manila, with a cost index of 100 and median rent of ₱50/month.

Is Metro Manila affordable to live in?

Metro Manila's average rent-to-income ratio is 60.0%. Rent in Metro Manila can be a financial stretch, exceeding 30% of typical incomes.

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Metro Manila

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Most affordable: Quezon City

Avg rent: ₱50

Avg Cost Index

0/ 100

Avg Income

₱1,000

Avg Rent

₱50/mo

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Metro Manila vs Philippines Average

Cost Index

100

0.0% vs avg

Avg Rent

₱50

0.0% vs avg

Avg Income

₱1,000

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Cities in Metro Manila

City	Cost	Rent	Income	Pop	Rent/Inc
Quezon City	100	₱50	₱1,000	3,084,270	60.0%
Manila	100	₱50	₱1,000	1,902,590	60.0%
Caloocan	100	₱50	₱1,000	1,712,945	60.0%
Taguig	100	₱50	₱1,000	1,308,085	60.0%
Pasig	100	₱50	₱1,000	853,050	60.0%
Q1623	100	₱50	₱1,000	725,173	60.0%
Q17182	100	₱50	₱1,000	703,245	60.0%
Las Piñas	100	₱50	₱1,000	615,549	60.0%
Muntinlupa	100	₱50	₱1,000	552,225	60.0%
Marikina	100	₱50	₱1,000	471,323	60.0%
Mandaluyong	100	₱50	₱1,000	465,902	60.0%
Pasay	100	₱50	₱1,000	453,186	60.0%
Malabon	100	₱50	₱1,000	389,929	60.0%