Makati, Philippines 🇵🇭
Nomad Score:
65%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$400.75
$1,200.50
$70.25
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.45
$120.30
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.60
$75.95
$3.25
|
Per day for mobile data packages |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.40
$450.70
$15.80
|
Per day for meals at home |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.85
$120.50
$8.40
|
Per day for public transport and occasional taxi |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$75.95
$200.35
$25.60
|
Per day for dining out |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$40.30
$150.20
$20.75
|
Per day for leisure and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$25.50
$250.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.25
$50.45
$0.00
|
Typically a one-time expense not included in daily costs |
| Total |
$915.05
$2,618.95
$144.05
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$650.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$180.45
Includes amenities like internet and coffee.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.25
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.85
Local bars may offer happy hour discounts.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$4.50
Street food and local eateries offer lower prices.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.95
Includes a burger, fries, and a drink.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.10
Imported varieties may be more expensive.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.45
Price for a standard white loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Locally sourced, fresh milk.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.95
Price for local varieties. Imported may cost more.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$3.75
Price can vary with organic options.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$7.60
Lean cuts may be priced higher.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.50
Imported wines could be more expensive.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.10
Includes initial flag-down rate.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.48
Rate may increase during peak hours.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$17.85
Includes unlimited rides on local trains and buses.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.05
Price per liter, subject to change with oil market fluctuations.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$18.70
Includes data, talk time, and texts.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$34.90
Home broadband service.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$40.55
Includes access to equipment and group classes.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$8.75
Hourly rate, varies by location.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$6.80
Standard seat for a regular screening.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$45.95
Price for a pair of branded jeans.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$38.20
Price varies based on brand and fabric.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$72.30
Standard price for popular brands.
per pair