Is Eastwood (Quezon City) Expensive?

Manila, Philippines

+2% vs Manila avg

Living in Eastwood (Quezon City), Manila

Eastwood (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).

Monthly Budget Breakdown

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.

Typical Salaries in Eastwood (Quezon City)

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.

Key Stats

27.3
COLI Index
1.02x
vs City Avg
₱28,611
Est. 1BR Rent
#7
of 20 Areas
21.5%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Eastwood (Quezon City)

Estimated annual deductions on a ₱1,148,635 salary in Eastwood (Quezon City), Manila (local employee).

Income Tax
17%
SSS + PhilHealth + Pag-IBIG
5.0%
Total Deductions: 21.5%
Est. Take-Home: ₱901,545/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

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

Other Neighborhoods in Manila

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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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Eastwood (Quezon City):

BKK2, Phnom Penh Kedonganan, Bali (Denpasar) District XIII, Budapest Kileleshwa, Nairobi Kitisuru, Nairobi Pondok Indah, Jakarta

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eastwood (Quezon City) expensive in Manila?

Eastwood (Quezon City) is near the city average for Manila. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Eastwood (Quezon City) compare to the Manila average?

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.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.