Manila, Philippines
+2% vs Manila avgEastwood (Quezon City) is a moderately-priced area within Manila, with a cost of living index of 27.3 — that is +2% compared to the Manila average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #7 out of 20 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ₱28,611/month, compared to a range of ₱20,196 in Valenzuela to ₱35,904 in Makati (CBD).
For a typical resident of Eastwood (Quezon City), housing takes up roughly 37% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 18%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ₱1,144,428 before tax.
Salaries in Eastwood (Quezon City) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 27.3:
After tax and deductions of 21.5% in Philippines, take-home pay for someone earning ₱1,144,428 would be roughly ₱898,376/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ₱1,148,635 salary in Eastwood (Quezon City), Manila (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Eastwood (Quezon City) would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $20,475 |
| London | GBP | £17,620 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 102,453 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makati (CBD) | 34.3 | 1.28x | +28% |
| BGC (Taguig) | 33.5 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Rockwell | 32.7 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Alabang | 29.5 | 1.10x | +10% |
| Ortigas | 28.9 | 1.08x | +8% |
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Eastwood (Quezon City) is near the city average for Manila. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Eastwood (Quezon City) is near the Manila average. With a multiplier of 1.02x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +2% compared to the city baseline.