Manila, Philippines

In 2025, a single person living in Manila needs approximately PHP 43,471/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around PHP 87,555/month. Manila is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Manila costs approximately PHP 26,988/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around PHP 53,976/month. Rent has changed +3.8% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Manila are approximately PHP 8,615 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Manila costs PHP 1,972 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Manila average PHP 3,737 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Manila is located in Philippines (Asia). With a 1-bed rent of PHP 26,988/month and total single-person expenses around PHP 43,471/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Manila costs approximately PHP 270 in 2025. Budget around PHP 2,159/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Manila from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 21.3% over this period (from PHP 22,880 in 2022 to PHP 27,744 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Manila in 2025, a single person needs approximately PHP 43,471/month. This covers rent (PHP 26,988), groceries (PHP 8,615), transport (PHP 1,972), utilities (PHP 3,737) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around PHP 87,555/month.