Metro Manila is the most expensive of Philippines's 7 priced cities — $689 a month in essentials, 39% above Iloilo City at $495. The average net salary of $469 covers that 0.7×. 102.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at metro level. PM2.5 averages 14.5 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 27°C, May 30°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $290 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $539 |
| Groceries | $116 |
| Dining out | $124 |
| Utilities | $146 |
| Local transport | $13 |
| Essentials / mo | $689 |
| Avg net salary | $469 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $678 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,941 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Metro Manila, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $5.68 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $25.95 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.05 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.50 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.18 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.76 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.45 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.83 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.96 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.39 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.03 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.25 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.91 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.06 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.34 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.84 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.85 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.31 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.70 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.58 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.49 |
| Monthly transit pass | $12.98 |
| Taxi start | $0.77 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.23 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.25 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $122.35 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $23.67 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $14.94 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $43.95 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.30 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Metro Manila has 102.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (metro level). That is the 2nd-highest of 7 Philippines cities we track. Philippines's national figure is 101.7, so Metro Manila runs 1 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.6°C | 29.7°C | 76% | 57% | 60 mm |
| Feb | 27°C | 29.8°C | 73% | 48% | 18 mm |
| Mar | 28.4°C | 31.8°C | 69% | 41% | 8 mm |
| Apr | 29.8°C | 34°C | 68% | 40% | 23 mm |
| May | 30.4°C | 35.7°C | 71% | 60% | 103 mm |
| Jun | 29.4°C | 35.1°C | 77% | 75% | 174 mm |
| Jul | 28.4°C | 33.7°C | 82% | 88% | 336 mm |
| Aug | 28.2°C | 33.4°C | 83% | 88% | 290 mm |
| Sep | 28.2°C | 33.8°C | 83% | 86% | 263 mm |
| Oct | 28.3°C | 33.6°C | 80% | 74% | 200 mm |
| Nov | 28.3°C | 32.9°C | 77% | 60% | 81 mm |
| Dec | 27.4°C | 31.4°C | 78% | 65% | 167 mm |
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