All 20 neighborhoods in Manila ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makati (CBD) | $640/mo | 1.28x | +28% |
| 2 | BGC (Taguig) | $625/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 3 | Rockwell | $610/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 4 | Alabang | $550/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 5 | Ortigas | $540/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 6 | Greenhills | $525/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 7 | Eastwood (Quezon City) | $510/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 8 | San Juan | $490/mo | 0.98x | -2% |
| 9 | Mandaluyong | $475/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 10 | Pasig | $460/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 11 | Muntinlupa | $440/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 12 | Quezon City (Diliman) | $440/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 13 | Paranaque | $425/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 14 | Quezon City (Cubao) | $410/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 15 | Marikina | $410/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 16 | Manila (Ermita) | $390/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 17 | Las Piñas | $375/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 18 | Cainta | $375/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 19 | Antipolo | $360/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 20 | Valenzuela | $360/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $500/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Makati (CBD) is approximately 28% more expensive than the Manila average. 1-bedroom rent is $640/mo vs $500/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 20 neighborhoods in Manila, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.