Cost of Living Comparison Between Makati and Pangasinan Cost of Living Comparison Between Makati and Pangasinan

😐 Solo nomad: Makati is 35.1% more expensive than Pangasinan without rent, and 44.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Makati is 67.1% more expensive than Pangasinan without rent, and 67.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Makati
Pangasinan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.5 β‚±362
$1.3 β‚±72.3
400.00%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$44.55 β‚±2,480
$14.98 β‚±834
197.40%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.06 β‚±281
$3 β‚±167
68.67%
Cappuccino
$2.87 β‚±160
$0.95 β‚±53.2
202.11%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.21 β‚±67.7
$0.42 β‚±23.41
188.10%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.57 β‚±31.53
$0.28 β‚±15.67
103.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.43 β‚±135
$1.36 β‚±75.7
78.68%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.65 β‚±203
$2.08 β‚±116
75.48%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Makati
Pangasinan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.14 β‚±119
$1.21 β‚±67.4
76.86%
White Bread (500g)
$1.51 β‚±84.2
$0.92 β‚±51.1
64.13%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.06 β‚±59.3
$0.84 β‚±46.55
26.19%
Eggs
$2.35 β‚±131
$2.26 β‚±126
3.98%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.04 β‚±448
$7.89 β‚±440
1.90%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.39 β‚±244
$4.61 β‚±257
-4.77%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.94 β‚±442
$7.85 β‚±437
1.15%
Apples (1kg)
$4.59 β‚±256
$4.52 β‚±252
1.55%
Banana (1kg)
$2 β‚±111
$2.01 β‚±112
-0.50%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.73 β‚±152
$2.6 β‚±145
5.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.19 β‚±122
$2.28 β‚±127
-3.95%
Potato (1kg)
$3.35 β‚±186
$3.45 β‚±192
-2.90%
Onion (1kg)
$2.81 β‚±156
$2.86 β‚±159
-1.75%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.09 β‚±60.9
$1.14 β‚±63.6
-4.39%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.98 β‚±54.6
$0.96 β‚±53.3
2.08%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3 β‚±167
$2.86 β‚±159
4.90%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.7 β‚±373
$6.65 β‚±370
0.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.25 β‚±69.6
$1.23 β‚±68.5
1.63%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.21 β‚±123
$2.23 β‚±124
-0.90%
🚌 Getting Around
Makati
Pangasinan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.55 β‚±30.37
$0.26 β‚±14.3
111.54%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$3.58 β‚±199
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.84 β‚±46.55
$0.83 β‚±46.25
1.20%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.13 β‚±7.5
$0.14 β‚±7.66
-7.14%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.65 β‚±203
$3.6 β‚±201
1.39%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.11 β‚±61.7
$1.14 β‚±63.5
-2.63%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$34.3K β‚±1.9M
$33.1K β‚±1.8M
3.65%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.3K β‚±1.2M
$21.5K β‚±1.2M
3.59%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Makati
Pangasinan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$169 β‚±9,394
$171 β‚±9,524
-1.36%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$27 β‚±1,503
$27.12 β‚±1,510
-0.44%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$35.66 β‚±1,986
$36.71 β‚±2,044
-2.86%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Makati
Pangasinan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$56.1 β‚±3,122
$34.55 β‚±1,923
62.29%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$11.87 β‚±661
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Cinema Ticket
$8.16 β‚±454
$7.83 β‚±436
4.21%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Makati
Pangasinan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$324 β‚±18.1K
$152 β‚±8,489
112.63%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,700 β‚±428.7K
$7,803 β‚±434.5K
-1.33%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Makati
Pangasinan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.5 β‚±3,312
$59.3 β‚±3,301
0.35%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.84 β‚±1,995
$35.65 β‚±1,985
0.53%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.8 β‚±4,779
$86.6 β‚±4,822
-0.90%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$123 β‚±6,873
$53.1 β‚±2,954
132.70%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Makati
Pangasinan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$644 β‚±35.8K
$267 β‚±14.9K
140.77%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$405 β‚±22.5K
$180 β‚±10K
124.74%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,272 β‚±126.5K
$580 β‚±32.3K
291.61%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,036 β‚±57.7K
$397 β‚±22.1K
161.21%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,045 β‚±336.6K
$2,272 β‚±126.5K
166.04%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,200 β‚±233.8K
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πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Makati
Pangasinan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$918 β‚±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 Pangasinan: October 29, 2025

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