Cost of Living Comparison Between Makati and Koronadal City Cost of Living Comparison Between Makati and Koronadal City

😐 Solo nomad: Makati is 74.4% more expensive than Koronadal City without rent, and 115.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Makati is 60.6% more expensive than Koronadal City without rent, and 149.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Makati
Koronadal City
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.5 β‚±362
$4.41 β‚±245
47.39%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$44.55 β‚±2,480
$13.9 β‚±774
220.50%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.06 β‚±281
$3.78 β‚±210
33.86%
Cappuccino
$2.87 β‚±160
$1.94 β‚±108
47.94%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.21 β‚±67.7
$0.46 β‚±25.63
163.04%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.57 β‚±31.53
$0.33 β‚±18.63
72.73%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.43 β‚±135
$1.29 β‚±72.1
88.37%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.65 β‚±203
$1.82 β‚±101
100.55%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Makati
Koronadal City
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.14 β‚±119
$1.76 β‚±98
21.59%
White Bread (500g)
$1.51 β‚±84.2
$0.72 β‚±40.35
109.72%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.06 β‚±59.3
$0.93 β‚±51.7
13.98%
Eggs
$2.35 β‚±131
$1.44 β‚±80.4
63.19%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.04 β‚±448
$5.9 β‚±329
36.27%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.39 β‚±244
$3.12 β‚±174
40.71%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.94 β‚±442
$5.27 β‚±294
50.66%
Apples (1kg)
$4.59 β‚±256
$2.6 β‚±145
76.54%
Banana (1kg)
$2 β‚±111
$0.9 β‚±49.97
122.22%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.73 β‚±152
$1.56 β‚±86.6
75.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.19 β‚±122
$1.19 β‚±66.2
84.03%
Potato (1kg)
$3.35 β‚±186
$2.21 β‚±123
51.58%
Onion (1kg)
$2.81 β‚±156
$2.96 β‚±165
-5.07%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.09 β‚±60.9
$1.08 β‚±60.1
0.93%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.98 β‚±54.6
$0.55 β‚±30.76
78.18%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3 β‚±167
$2.69 β‚±150
11.52%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.7 β‚±373
$4.31 β‚±240
55.45%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.25 β‚±69.6
$0.96 β‚±53.3
30.21%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.21 β‚±123
$1.5 β‚±83.4
47.33%
🚌 Getting Around
Makati
Koronadal City
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.55 β‚±30.37
$0.32 β‚±17.99
71.88%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$3.58 β‚±199
$17.54 β‚±977
-79.59%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.84 β‚±46.55
$0.77 β‚±43.09
9.09%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.13 β‚±7.5
$0.23 β‚±12.73
-43.48%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.65 β‚±203
$2.17 β‚±121
68.20%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.11 β‚±61.7
$1.13 β‚±63
-1.77%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$34.3K β‚±1.9M
$22.5K β‚±1.3M
52.57%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.3K β‚±1.2M
$15.7K β‚±875.7K
41.77%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Makati
Koronadal City
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$169 β‚±9,394
$104 β‚±5,781
62.50%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$27 β‚±1,503
$27.07 β‚±1,507
-0.26%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$35.66 β‚±1,986
$36.33 β‚±2,023
-1.84%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Makati
Koronadal City
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$56.1 β‚±3,122
$25.27 β‚±1,407
121.88%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$11.87 β‚±661
$8.94 β‚±498
32.77%
Cinema Ticket
$8.16 β‚±454
$3.04 β‚±169
168.42%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Makati
Koronadal City
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$324 β‚±18.1K
$121 β‚±6,745
167.62%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,700 β‚±428.7K
$4,262 β‚±237.3K
80.67%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Makati
Koronadal City
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.5 β‚±3,312
$13.25 β‚±738
348.98%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.84 β‚±1,995
$10.11 β‚±563
254.50%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.8 β‚±4,779
$52.5 β‚±2,922
63.52%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$123 β‚±6,873
$43.87 β‚±2,442
181.40%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Makati
Koronadal City
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$644 β‚±35.8K
$78.8 β‚±4,388
716.85%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$405 β‚±22.5K
$52.3 β‚±2,911
673.95%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,272 β‚±126.5K
$159 β‚±8,854
1328.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,036 β‚±57.7K
$108 β‚±6,001
861.16%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,045 β‚±336.6K
$2,625 β‚±146.2K
130.30%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,200 β‚±233.8K
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πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Makati
Koronadal City
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$918 β‚±51.1K
$138 β‚±7,665
566.68%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.67
6.5
2.62%

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Last update for Makati: October 29, 2025

Last update for Koronadal City: October 28, 2025

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