Manila, Philippines
-12% vs Manila avgQuezon City (Diliman) is a relatively affordable area in Manila, with a cost of living index of 23.6 — that is -12% compared to the Manila average. At #12 of 20, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ₱24,684/month, compared to a range of ₱20,196 in Valenzuela to ₱35,904 in Makati (CBD).
For a typical resident of Quezon City (Diliman), housing takes up roughly 32% 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 ₱987,349 before tax.
Salaries in Quezon City (Diliman) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 23.6:
After tax and deductions of 20.2% in Philippines, take-home pay for someone earning ₱987,349 would be roughly ₱787,905/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ₱992,959 salary in Quezon City (Diliman), Manila (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Quezon City (Diliman) would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $17,700 |
| London | GBP | £15,232 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 88,567 |
| 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% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Quezon City (Diliman), Manila to maintain your lifestyle.
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Quezon City (Diliman) is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Manila. It costs about -12% less than the city average, ranking #12 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Quezon City (Diliman) is below the Manila average. With a multiplier of 0.88x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -12% compared to the city baseline.