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Budget Lab — Manila, Philippines

Budget Lab·

Monthly cost breakdown by lifestyle tier with regional comparison.

One-bedroom apartment, mix of cooking and eating out, regular activities.

Rent$450
Groceries$223
Activities$159
Utilities$94
Dining$53
Transport$32
Buffer$104
Total$1,115

How Manila compares

SingaporeMost expensive in Asia
$4,478
Manilatop 63% in Asia · Most expensive in country
$1,115
Cebu CityCountry median
$955
Budget model: solo adult, balancedlifestyle · Based on local price data, economic indices & open statistical sources
Confidence: Medium

How rent compares

Compared across Philippines

Manila: 850. Typical range in Philippines: 320–550. Low anchor: Dumaguete, 320.

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