🇵🇭 Philippines Guide
Manila is more expensive than Southeast Asian neighbors, but BPO salaries and English skills make it manageable. Here is the real monthly breakdown.
| Bedspace / shared room | ₱3,000–5,000 |
| Food (carinderia, turo-turo) | ₱4,000–7,000 |
| Transport (jeepney, LRT/MRT) | ₱1,500–3,000 |
| Phone load / data | ₱300–500 |
| Misc | ₱1,000–2,000 |
| Private room with AC and bathroom | ₱6,000–12,000 |
| Food (mix of carinderia and restaurants) | ₱7,000–12,000 |
| Transport (Grab + jeepney) | ₱3,000–5,000 |
| Phone plan (Globe/Smart) | ₱499–999 |
| Misc | ₱2,000–4,000 |
| Studio / 1BR condo in BGC or Makati | ₱18,000–35,000 |
| Food (restaurants, groceries) | ₱10,000–18,000 |
| Transport (Grab, car share) | ₱5,000–8,000 |
| Phone + internet | ₱1,000–2,000 |
| PhilHealth + misc | ₱3,000–5,000 |
| Tapsilog (tapa, sinangag, itlog breakfast) | ₱60–120 |
| Lunch at carinderia (ulam + rice) | ₱60–100 |
| San Miguel beer (bottle) | ₱40–80 |
| LRT/MRT one-way ride | ₱15–35 |
| Grab Car (5km) | ₱80–150 |
| Jeepney ride | ₱13–25 |
| Globe GoSurf 50 (2GB) | ₱50 |
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