Metro Manila has a cost of living index value of 98.6. Composite daily cost pressure index normalized for city and country comparison.
What this means
Lower values are generally better for this metric. STATLAS shows source names, update dates, and related places so the number is easy to verify and compare.
FAQs
What is Metro Manila's cost of living index?
Metro Manila, Philippines has a cost of living index value of 98.6 in 2026. STATLAS shows this value with source attribution and update history so it can be compared against related places.
Is Metro Manila strong for cost of living index?
Metro Manila's current cost of living index value is 98.6, which reads as weaker. For Cost of Living Index, lower values are generally stronger, so the direction of the number matters as much as the value itself.
How does Metro Manila compare to other cities in Philippines?
Metro Manila's cost of living index value is 98.6 for 2026. Compare that value with other cities in Philippines and with global city profiles because lower values are generally stronger for this metric.
When was Metro Manila cost of living index data updated?
Metro Manila's cost of living index value of 98.6 is marked for 2026 and was last updated on 2026-05-27. STATLAS keeps this date visible next to the source record.
What source is used for Metro Manila cost of living index?
Metro Manila's cost of living index value of 98.6 uses World Bank Open Data as the displayed source family. The metric description is: Composite daily cost pressure index normalized for city and country comparison.