Cost of Living Comparison Between Makati and Ormoc Cost of Living Comparison Between Makati and Ormoc

😐 Solo nomad: Makati is 29.6% more expensive than Ormoc without rent, and 52.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Makati is 28.1% more expensive than Ormoc without rent, and 68.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Makati
Ormoc
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.5 ₱362
$3.47 ₱193
87.32%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$44.55 ₱2,480
$17.4 ₱969
156.03%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.06 ₱281
$4.32 ₱240
17.13%
Cappuccino
$2.87 ₱160
$2.38 ₱133
20.59%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.21 ₱67.7
$0.77 ₱42.9
57.14%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.57 ₱31.53
$0.36 ₱20.12
58.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.43 ₱135
$1.36 ₱75.9
78.68%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.65 ₱203
$2.08 ₱116
75.48%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Makati
Ormoc
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.14 ₱119
$1.85 ₱103
15.68%
White Bread (500g)
$1.51 ₱84.2
$1.28 ₱71
17.97%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.06 ₱59.3
$0.95 ₱53.1
11.58%
Eggs
$2.35 ₱131
$2.01 ₱112
16.92%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.04 ₱448
$7.91 ₱441
1.64%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.39 ₱244
$4.35 ₱242
0.92%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.94 ₱442
$7.95 ₱443
-0.13%
Apples (1kg)
$4.59 ₱256
$2.86 ₱159
60.49%
Banana (1kg)
$2 ₱111
$1.55 ₱86.2
29.03%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.73 ₱152
$2.63 ₱147
3.80%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.19 ₱122
$1.6 ₱89
36.87%
Potato (1kg)
$3.35 ₱186
$2.28 ₱127
46.93%
Onion (1kg)
$2.81 ₱156
$2.63 ₱146
6.84%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.09 ₱60.9
$1.1 ₱61.3
-0.91%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.98 ₱54.6
$0.76 ₱42.1
28.95%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3 ₱167
$2.86 ₱159
4.90%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.7 ₱373
$8.78 ₱489
-23.69%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.25 ₱69.6
$1.17 ₱65
6.84%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.21 ₱123
$1.98 ₱110
11.62%
🚌 Getting Around
Makati
Ormoc
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.55 ₱30.37
$0.2 ₱11.36
175.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$3.58 ₱199
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.84 ₱46.55
$0.76 ₱42.57
10.53%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.13 ₱7.5
$0.22 ₱12.24
-40.91%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.65 ₱203
$2.17 ₱121
68.20%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.11 ₱61.7
$1.18 ₱66
-5.93%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$34.3K ₱1.9M
$26.5K ₱1.5M
29.58%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.3K ₱1.2M
$20.7K ₱1.2M
7.90%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Makati
Ormoc
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$169 ₱9,394
$112 ₱6,241
50.52%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$27 ₱1,503
$33.17 ₱1,847
-18.60%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$35.66 ₱1,986
$27.13 ₱1,511
31.44%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Makati
Ormoc
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$56.1 ₱3,122
$34.38 ₱1,914
63.09%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$11.87 ₱661
$9.1 ₱506
30.44%
Cinema Ticket
$8.16 ₱454
$6.08 ₱338
34.21%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Makati
Ormoc
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$324 ₱18.1K
$151 ₱8,384
115.30%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,700 ₱428.7K
$4,398 ₱244.9K
75.09%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Makati
Ormoc
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.5 ₱3,312
$46.08 ₱2,566
29.10%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.84 ₱1,995
$26.32 ₱1,466
36.17%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.8 ₱4,779
$74.8 ₱4,164
14.78%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$123 ₱6,873
$52.7 ₱2,932
134.47%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Makati
Ormoc
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$644 ₱35.8K
$262 ₱14.6K
145.61%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$405 ₱22.5K
$179 ₱9,952
126.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,272 ₱126.5K
$212 ₱11.8K
973.60%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,036 ₱57.7K
$388 ₱21.6K
167.27%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,045 ₱336.6K
$2,688 ₱149.6K
124.93%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,200 ₱233.8K
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šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Makati
Ormoc
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$918 ₱51.1K
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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 Ormoc: October 29, 2025

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