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Cost of Living in Quezon City
Summary about cost of living in Quezon City:
- Four-person family monthly costs: 1,391.57$ (69,731.61₱) without rent (using our estimator).
- A single person monthly costs: 412.13$ (20,651.95₱) without rent.
- Cost of living index in Quezon City is 65.16% lower than in New York.
- Cost of living rank 463th out of 511 cities in the world.
- Quezon City has a cost of living index of 34.84.
| Restaurants | [ Edit ] | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 120.00 ₱ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 725.00 ₱ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 100.00 ₱ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 40.00 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) | 90.00 ₱ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 102.73 ₱ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (11.2 oz small bottle) | 26.00 ₱ | |
| Water (11.2 oz small bottle) | 14.36 ₱ | |
| Markets | [ Edit ] | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 280.88 ₱ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 44.60 ₱ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 19.45 ₱ | |
| Eggs (12) | 68.00 ₱ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 29.48 ₱ | |
| Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1 lb) | 60.25 ₱ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 116.23 ₱ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 69.17 ₱ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 19.28 ₱ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 36.29 ₱ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 24.95 ₱ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 27.22 ₱ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 21.17 ₱ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 40.00 ₱ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.25 ₱ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 300.00 ₱ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 38.33 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) | 76.67 ₱ | |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | 64.50 ₱ | |
| Transportation | [ Edit ] | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 12.00 ₱ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 450.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 64.37 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 125.00 ₱ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 152.28 ₱ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 900,000.00 ₱ | |
| Toyota Corolla 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 950,000.00 ₱ | |
| Utilities (Monthly) | [ Edit ] | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 4,205.36 ₱ | |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 7.50 ₱ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 3,050.00 ₱ | |
| Sports And Leisure | [ Edit ] | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,750.00 ₱ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 200.00 ₱ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ₱ | |
| Childcare | [ Edit ] | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 20,000.00 ₱ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 482,545.86 ₱ | |
| Clothing And Shoes | [ Edit ] | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,766.33 ₱ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,333.33 ₱ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,750.00 ₱ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,500.00 ₱ | |
| Rent Per Month | [ Edit ] | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 13,033.33 ₱ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 6,666.67 ₱ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 19,500.00 ₱ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 12,000.00 ₱ | |
| Buy Apartment Price | [ Edit ] | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,874.77 ₱ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,808.31 ₱ | |
| Salaries And Financing | [ Edit ] | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 14,500.00 ₱ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 7.67 |
Prices in Quezon City
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Last update: June 2017
Last update: June 2017
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11 Comments so far
if you have $1,597 every month, you can live like a king here in The Philippines!
100 US Dollars can get you a plane ticket to the other end of the country, to enjoy a royal life on the beach, for a week!!!
It's more fun in the Philippines!!!
I am a Filipino and currently living inside Quezon city (North Fairview, Quezon city) and I gotta tell you...
these figures are STUUUUPID!!!
If these figures here are true, then we'd be dead long ago. These figures aren't real.
I and my family (of 5... dad, mum, 2 sis, niece) live under one roof, my family earns about 24 Thousand Pesos a month (that's around 500 US Dollars) and lemme tell you, we live as one big happy family.
everything we need comes off the store/market. And btw, we have our own house.
we pay the bills (electric = 1,200Pesos[that's less than 30 USD], water=500Pesos[10 USD], internet=1000Pesos[20 USD])
So, from a Filipino standpoint, anyone with 500 US Dollars can live comfortable in Quezon city.
(man, numbeo! Just where did you get these numbers from, conned tourist millionaires???)
yahoo.com
God bless.
I have kept myself informed of almost everything that is going on in the Philippines, which gives me some level of confidence that my transition will not be as rough and scary as I sometimes imagine. I want to share my relocation plan with others who happen to read this post and hopefully will inspire them to do the same. I have decided to live in Quezon City - the biggest and most populous city within Metro Manila. I believe that big cities have a lot more to offer to those who enjoy being around people of all shapes and stripes. I have identified three possible areas where I want to look for a place to rent: (a) around the New Manila district; (b) within the Libis area; and (c) around the North Avenue area. All of these areas are accessible to any point in Metro Manila. Shops and restaurants are plentiful and all the services I will need are within walking distance. I will be buying a good but used second-hand SUV as I plan to drive and see most of the main island of Luzon.
Initially, I figured that I will need to fork out about $12,000 or roughly P516,000 to get started. This will pay for my one-way fare to Manila, 3 months of advance rent and deposits, appliances, furniture & furnishings, and sundry expenses. Anywhere within these communities that I targeted, a 1 bedroom unfurnished condominium or a two-bedroom apartment are not hard to find. I have budgeted each month for the following: P18,000 for rent, P17,000 for food and dining out, P7,000 for gas, oil & maintenance, P10,300 for wifi, cellphone & utilities, P5,000 for local travel, $4,000 for medical/dental, P5,700 for all other miscellaneous expenses. These sums up to about P67,000 or roughly $1,560 each month. The key is flexibility - with a fix income, I am aware that I have to be smart and prioritize my expenses and be able to switch funds around to where it is most needed. I have bounced these numbers to some close friends and relatives in the Philippines and have gotten positive feedback that it is indeed doable.
I would love any feedback from other posters and let me know your thoughts. Thanks for your time and God bless!