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Philippines • 24,922,000 inhabitants

Manila

~$1,125/monthQuality Score: 56.1
Monthly Budget
$1,125
all-in estimate
Annual Cost
$13,500
per year
Internet
4.61 Mbps
Limited
Safety
6.43/10
Moderate

Manila is one of the moderately priced cities in Philippines for expats and digital nomads. Monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment averages $836, making it competitive compared to major Western cities. Manila scores 6.43/10 on safety and offers 4.61 Mbps average internet speed. Whether you are planning a short stay or a long-term relocation, Manila offers a low cost of living with strong quality of life indicators.

Monthly Living Costs

Estimated breakdown in USD

Rent / Housing
$836
Food & Dining
$216
Transport
$23
Utilities
$50
Total
$1,125/mo

Quality of Life

Indexed scores for key life factors

6.43
Safety
4.3
Healthcare
4.61 Mbps
Internet
1.68
Environment
7.58
Leisure
4.83
Outdoors
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