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Makati, Philippines 🇵🇭
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Nomad Score:
69%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$1,200.00
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in serviced apartments or mid-range hotels |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$60.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and data plans |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Minimal grocery purchases, mostly eating out |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for taxis, Grab rides, and public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$400.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost for tours, entertainment, and cultural activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$20.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not included here |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or occasional fees, averaged monthly for expats |
| Total |
$635.00
$2,620.00
$91.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$550.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.00
Local beers are generally affordable; imported brands cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$3.50
Typical local eateries; prices can be higher in malls or tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.00
Standard fast food chains like Jollibee or McDonald's.
per meal