Cost of Living Comparison Between Makati and San Pedro Cost of Living Comparison Between Makati and San Pedro

😐 Solo nomad: Makati is 20.8% more expensive than San Pedro without rent, and 52.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Makati is 21.4% more expensive than San Pedro without rent, and 67% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Makati
San Pedro
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.5 β‚±362
$4.88 β‚±272
33.20%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$44.55 β‚±2,480
$21.56 β‚±1,200
106.63%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.06 β‚±281
$3.18 β‚±177
59.12%
Cappuccino
$2.87 β‚±160
$2.73 β‚±152
5.13%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.21 β‚±67.7
$0.96 β‚±53.5
26.04%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.57 β‚±31.53
$0.37 β‚±20.76
54.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.43 β‚±135
$1.21 β‚±67.4
100.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.65 β‚±203
$2.63 β‚±147
38.78%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Makati
San Pedro
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.14 β‚±119
$1.98 β‚±110
8.08%
White Bread (500g)
$1.51 β‚±84.2
$1.27 β‚±70.5
18.90%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.06 β‚±59.3
$1.05 β‚±58.2
0.95%
Eggs
$2.35 β‚±131
$2.02 β‚±113
16.34%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.04 β‚±448
$7.14 β‚±398
12.61%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.39 β‚±244
$4.22 β‚±235
4.03%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.94 β‚±442
$6.97 β‚±388
13.92%
Apples (1kg)
$4.59 β‚±256
$3.51 β‚±195
30.77%
Banana (1kg)
$2 β‚±111
$1.52 β‚±84.4
31.58%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.73 β‚±152
$3.02 β‚±168
-9.60%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.19 β‚±122
$1.71 β‚±95.4
28.07%
Potato (1kg)
$3.35 β‚±186
$2.81 β‚±157
19.22%
Onion (1kg)
$2.81 β‚±156
$3.09 β‚±172
-9.06%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.09 β‚±60.9
$1.57 β‚±87.7
-30.57%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.98 β‚±54.6
$0.66 β‚±36.72
48.48%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3 β‚±167
$3.28 β‚±182
-8.54%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.7 β‚±373
$7.64 β‚±425
-12.30%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.25 β‚±69.6
$1.45 β‚±80.8
-13.79%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.21 β‚±123
$1.95 β‚±109
13.33%
🚌 Getting Around
Makati
San Pedro
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.55 β‚±30.37
$0.26 β‚±14.42
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‚±46.1
1.20%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.13 β‚±7.5
$0.22 β‚±12.21
-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
$1.09 β‚±60.8
1.83%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$34.3K β‚±1.9M
$25.9K β‚±1.4M
32.46%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.3K β‚±1.2M
$20.1K β‚±1.1M
11.17%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Makati
San Pedro
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$169 β‚±9,394
$136 β‚±7,550
24.42%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$27 β‚±1,503
$22.04 β‚±1,227
22.50%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$35.66 β‚±1,986
$27.31 β‚±1,521
30.57%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Makati
San Pedro
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$56.1 β‚±3,122
$33.66 β‚±1,874
66.58%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$11.87 β‚±661
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Cinema Ticket
$8.16 β‚±454
$6.57 β‚±366
24.20%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Makati
San Pedro
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$324 β‚±18.1K
$82.8 β‚±4,610
291.55%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,700 β‚±428.7K
$2,801 β‚±155.9K
174.90%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Makati
San Pedro
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.5 β‚±3,312
$32.5 β‚±1,810
83.05%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.84 β‚±1,995
$29.58 β‚±1,647
21.16%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.8 β‚±4,779
$82.6 β‚±4,599
3.92%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$123 β‚±6,873
$47.35 β‚±2,636
160.72%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Makati
San Pedro
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$644 β‚±35.8K
$268 β‚±14.9K
140.10%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$405 β‚±22.5K
$177 β‚±9,874
128.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,272 β‚±126.5K
$581 β‚±32.3K
291.12%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,036 β‚±57.7K
$390 β‚±21.7K
165.29%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,045 β‚±336.6K
$2,325 β‚±129.4K
160.05%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,200 β‚±233.8K
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πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Makati
San Pedro
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$918 β‚±51.1K
$330 β‚±18.4K
178.25%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.67
7.52
-11.30%

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Last update for Makati: October 29, 2025

Last update for San Pedro: October 27, 2025

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