Manila, Philippines 🇵🇭
Nomad Score:
62%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$300.75
$750.50
$50.25
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$75.60
$120.30
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.80
$50.90
$2.00
|
Per day for a local SIM card with data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.45
$300.90
$20.35
|
Per day for meals and snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.25
$100.60
$10.50
|
Per day including taxis and public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.70
$150.80
$30.45
|
Per day for two meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.20
$120.40
$25.50
|
Per day including entertainment and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$30.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Per day for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$75.00
$0.00
|
Typically included in initial travel arrangements |
| Total |
$743.75
$1,819.40
$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)
$420.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$150.50
Price may vary based on location and amenities offered.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.25
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.90
Price applies to local pubs. Imported brands may cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$4.50
Street food and small local restaurants.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.75
Standard combo meal at international fast food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.40
Imported apples, local varieties may be cheaper.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.50
Standard white bread loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.15
Local brands, imported might be more expensive.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.90
Local white rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$3.75
Price can vary based on store and quality.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$6.50
Standard beef cuts. Premium cuts cost more.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.30
Imported mid-range wine.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.85
Initial fare when you get in the taxi.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.30
Additional cost per kilometer.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$12.75
Covers buses and trains in the metro area.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.20
Average cost per liter.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$15.00
Basic plan with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$45.00
Fibre connection, varies by provider.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$30.50
Monthly fee for mid-range gym.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Per hour cost, may vary by location.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$7.00
Standard ticket price for an adult.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.25
Branded jeans from a mid-range store.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$25.50
Typical price for a dress at a local store.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.75
Average cost for a pair of branded running shoes.
per pair