Cost of Living in Makati
Summary of cost of living in Makati, Philippines:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,746.0$ (157,447.4₱), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 791.2$ (45,367.8₱), excluding rent.
- Makati is 39.2% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Makati is, on average, 40.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 400.00 ₱ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,500.00 ₱ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 263.50 ₱ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 142.50 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 200.00 ₱ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 161.50 ₱ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 65.00 ₱ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 28.21 ₱ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 478.22 ₱ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 75.30 ₱ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 28.12 ₱ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 138.20 ₱ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 205.25 ₱ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 131.81 ₱ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 198.58 ₱ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 116.08 ₱ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 53.15 ₱ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 67.90 ₱ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 56.70 ₱ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 85.96 ₱ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 99.79 ₱ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 62.50 ₱ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 66.00 ₱ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 400.00 ₱ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 86.25 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 132.00 ₱ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 164.50 ₱ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 59.00 ₱ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 3,600.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 22.53 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 120.00 ₱ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 239.58 ₱ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,900,000.00 ₱ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,233,333.33 ₱ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 9,793.75 ₱ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,119.70 ₱ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 2,099.70 ₱ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3,031.67 ₱ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 666.67 ₱ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 450.00 ₱ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 18,166.67 ₱ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 433,333.33 ₱ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 3,574.75 ₱ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,333.33 ₱ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,800.00 ₱ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 6,500.00 ₱ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 41,230.77 ₱ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 22,000.00 ₱ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 145,000.00 ₱ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 58,000.00 ₱ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 32,887.40 ₱ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 23,225.57 ₱ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 53,554.39 ₱ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.67 |
Prices in Makati
This city had 395 entries in the past 12 months by 50 different contributors.
Last update: 1 September 2025
Last update: 1 September 2025
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