Cost of Living in Makati
Summary of cost of living in Makati, Philippines:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,644.6$ (156,112.4₱), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 745.7$ (44,020.7₱), excluding rent.
- Makati is 54.5% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Makati is, on average, 62.6% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 400.00 ₱ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 2,500.00 ₱ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 277.00 ₱ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 135.00 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 197.50 ₱ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 162.92 ₱ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 65.56 ₱ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 28.46 ₱ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 115.54 ₱ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 75.30 ₱ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 28.12 ₱ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 143.23 ₱ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 205.25 ₱ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 131.81 ₱ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 198.58 ₱ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 116.08 ₱ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 53.17 ₱ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 67.90 ₱ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 56.70 ₱ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 85.96 ₱ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 99.79 ₱ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 62.50 ₱ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 66.00 ₱ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 400.00 ₱ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 86.25 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 132.00 ₱ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 164.50 ₱ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 59.00 ₱ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 3,600.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 40.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 22.53 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 120.00 ₱ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 63.24 ₱ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,900,000.00 ₱ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,233,333.33 ₱ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 9,793.75 ₱ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 1,155.33 ₱ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 2,099.70 ₱ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 3,031.67 ₱ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 666.67 ₱ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 450.00 ₱ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 11,388.89 ₱ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 433,333.33 ₱ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 3,559.60 ₱ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,333.33 ₱ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,800.00 ₱ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 6,500.00 ₱ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 43,909.09 ₱ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 22,000.00 ₱ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 145,000.00 ₱ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City 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) | 57,253.83 ₱ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.67 |
Prices in Makati
This city had 396 entries in the past 12 months by 51 different contributors.
Last update: 8 October 2025
Last update: 8 October 2025
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| Cost of Living in Pasig | 5.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manila | 6.89 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Antipolo | 12.33 miles |
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