Philippines · Metro Manila / Makati
Metro Manila / Makati monthly planning record
One adult, monthly long-term home-base planning baseline. It is not a short-stay rate, quotation, or guarantee of rental availability.
Middle planning baseline: $2,334 USD / ₱135,329 PHP per month.
Reviewed August 15, 2026. Local currency is shown with its correct symbol and currency code beside every category.
Reviewed August 15, 2026. Local currency is shown with its correct symbol and currency code beside every category.
| Monthly category | USD | Philippine peso |
|---|---|---|
| Housing / rent | $421 USD | ₱24,400 PHP |
| Utilities and internet | $248 USD | ₱14,379 PHP |
| Food and household | $517 USD | ₱30,000 PHP |
| Local transport | $53 USD | ₱3,050 PHP |
| Health and insurance | $207 USD | ₱12,000 PHP |
| Personal and leisure | $362 USD | ₱21,000 PHP |
| Monthly reserve | $526 USD | ₱30,500 PHP |
| Total | $2,334 USD | ₱135,329 PHP |
How this baseline was built
The monthly total is allocated across seven real-life categories after city-level cost comparisons were cross-checked. It is an editable planning baseline, not a direct quote from any one source.
Sources used for this record
- Numbeo city cost reference for Metro Manila / MakatiPublic city comparison used to cross-check housing, food, local transport, and purchasing-power assumptions.
- Expatistan city cost reference for Metro Manila / MakatiIndependent expatriate-reported city comparison used as a second public reasonableness check.
- Live USD exchange-rate referenceExchange rates change. The local-currency baseline is the planning record; refresh USD equivalents before a commitment.
How to use this record: This is an editable monthly planning baseline for one adult, not a rental offer, legal advice, or a promise of availability. Costs vary by neighborhood, season, personal habits, exchange rate, housing quality, and health needs. Open the listed sources before making a financial decision and recheck them when planning a move.