How much does it cost to live in the Philippines for one month?

The average cost of living here in the Philippines is not low. Mainly because food and accommodation are more expensive.

Here I will help you do the math and rent a house. In Manila, if you rent a small furnished apartment of 25 square meters, as long as it is not too remote, the monthly price is currently 3,500 yuan.

Even if you live a frugal life and rarely use air conditioning, your monthly utility bill still costs at least 500 RMB.

When it comes to eating, it mainly depends on whether you make it yourself or buy it. It will be cheaper if you do it yourself. But vegetables are more expensive here. If you do it all by yourself, your monthly living expenses should be around 800, which is relatively budget-friendly. If you buy fast food or lunch boxes, it usually costs 25-30 per meal.

If you still need a mobile phone, Internet access, and car repairs, these expenses will cost at least 500 a month.

So if you live in Manila and need to rent a house, So the basic expenses for a month are about 5,300. If you want to buy some extra clothes, cosmetics, and hang out with friends, then you have to add more.