Can you afford Manila?
Near-universal English and very low costs, offset by the worst traffic and safety scores in the region.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $3,688 | $1,207 | $2,481 | 100 | comfortable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $6,021 | $1,207 | $4,814 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $8,295 | $1,736 | $6,559 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $10,462 | $3,333 | $7,129 | 100 | comfortable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Manila?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $25,000 gross a year in Manila.
Can a family of four live in Manila on $180,000?
7,129 USD a month left over — 68% of take-home pay. Housing takes 6% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Manila?
4,814 USD a month left over — 80% of take-home pay. Housing takes 8% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".