Cost of Living Comparison Between Makati and Naga Cost of Living Comparison Between Makati and Naga

😐 Solo nomad: Makati is 53.4% more expensive than Naga without rent, and 55.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Makati is 25.4% more expensive than Naga without rent, and 87.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Makati
Naga
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.5 β‚±362
$3.47 β‚±193
87.32%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$44.55 β‚±2,480
$17.92 β‚±998
148.60%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.06 β‚±281
$3.38 β‚±188
49.70%
Cappuccino
$2.87 β‚±160
$2.36 β‚±131
21.61%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.21 β‚±67.7
$0.77 β‚±42.74
57.14%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.57 β‚±31.53
$0.37 β‚±20.48
54.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.43 β‚±135
$1.37 β‚±76.1
77.37%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.65 β‚±203
$2.08 β‚±116
75.48%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Makati
Naga
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.14 β‚±119
$1.91 β‚±106
12.04%
White Bread (500g)
$1.51 β‚±84.2
$1.26 β‚±70.2
19.84%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.06 β‚±59.3
$0.93 β‚±51.9
13.98%
Eggs
$2.35 β‚±131
$1.75 β‚±97.2
34.29%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.04 β‚±448
$8.1 β‚±451
-0.74%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.39 β‚±244
$4.33 β‚±241
1.39%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.94 β‚±442
$7.9 β‚±440
0.51%
Apples (1kg)
$4.59 β‚±256
$2.88 β‚±160
59.38%
Banana (1kg)
$2 β‚±111
$1.58 β‚±88.2
26.58%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.73 β‚±152
$2.62 β‚±146
4.20%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.19 β‚±122
$1.62 β‚±90.1
35.19%
Potato (1kg)
$3.35 β‚±186
$2.24 β‚±124
49.55%
Onion (1kg)
$2.81 β‚±156
$2.61 β‚±145
7.66%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.09 β‚±60.9
$1.07 β‚±59.7
1.87%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.98 β‚±54.6
$0.76 β‚±42.24
28.95%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3 β‚±167
$2.53 β‚±141
18.58%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.7 β‚±373
$4.05 β‚±225
65.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.25 β‚±69.6
$1.19 β‚±66.5
5.04%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.21 β‚±123
$2.02 β‚±113
9.41%
🚌 Getting Around
Makati
Naga
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.55 β‚±30.37
$0.28 β‚±15.66
96.43%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$3.58 β‚±199
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.84 β‚±46.55
$0.81 β‚±45.33
3.70%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.13 β‚±7.5
$0.22 β‚±12.2
-40.91%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.65 β‚±203
$2.07 β‚±115
76.33%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.11 β‚±61.7
$1.14 β‚±63.7
-2.63%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$34.3K β‚±1.9M
$26.5K β‚±1.5M
29.43%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.3K β‚±1.2M
$20.1K β‚±1.1M
11.02%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Makati
Naga
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$169 β‚±9,394
$112 β‚±6,230
50.79%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$27 β‚±1,503
$32.2 β‚±1,793
-16.15%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$35.66 β‚±1,986
$26.69 β‚±1,486
33.61%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Makati
Naga
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$56.1 β‚±3,122
$33.61 β‚±1,872
66.83%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$11.87 β‚±661
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Cinema Ticket
$8.16 β‚±454
$5.85 β‚±326
39.49%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Makati
Naga
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$324 β‚±18.1K
$152 β‚±8,453
113.54%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,700 β‚±428.7K
$4,394 β‚±244.7K
75.21%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Makati
Naga
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.5 β‚±3,312
$45.24 β‚±2,519
31.50%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.84 β‚±1,995
$26.71 β‚±1,487
34.18%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.8 β‚±4,779
$75.8 β‚±4,222
13.19%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$123 β‚±6,873
$53.3 β‚±2,970
131.48%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Makati
Naga
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$644 β‚±35.8K
$268 β‚±14.9K
140.15%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$405 β‚±22.5K
$180 β‚±10K
124.65%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,272 β‚±126.5K
$322 β‚±17.9K
606.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,036 β‚±57.7K
$264 β‚±14.7K
292.42%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,045 β‚±336.6K
$2,139 β‚±119.1K
182.65%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,200 β‚±233.8K
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πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Makati
Naga
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$918 β‚±51.1K
$155 β‚±8,626
492.40%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.67
6.67
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Last update for Makati: October 29, 2025

Last update for Naga: October 28, 2025

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