Cost of Living in Makati
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Summary of cost of living in Makati, Philippines:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,535.3$ (140,536.5₱), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 733.0$ (40,629.8₱), excluding rent.
- Makati is 53.5% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Makati is, on average, 63.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 5.41 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 45.10 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 4.51 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.44 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.61 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.90 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.16 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.56 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.71 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.36 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.50 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.33 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.70 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.08 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.58 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.07 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.22 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.02 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.55 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.33 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.13 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.22 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.17 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.32 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.97 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.54 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 3.61 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 0.81 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 0.20 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 3.61 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.31 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,276.54 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,249.68 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 160.18 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 28.86 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 36.75 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.15 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.03 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.12 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 327.73 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,817.46 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 60.61 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.08 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.59 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 126.28 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 665.99 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 404.62 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,322.69 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,046.34 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 456.43 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 167.60 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 922.63 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.67 |
Prices in Makati
This city had 321 entries in the past 12 months by 42 different contributors.
Last update: 16 May 2025
Last update: 16 May 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Antipolo | 12.33 miles |
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