cost
Cost of Living Index
Muntinlupa83.9 / 0
Manila70.9 / 100
Comparison
Side-by-side data for relocation, travel, hiring, and investment decisions. Values are shown with source-backed metric definitions so trade-offs are easy to compare.
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Chart summary: Manila leads Cost of Living Index with 100 out of 100; Manila leads Safety Index with 100 out of 100; Manila leads Median Monthly Rent with 100 out of 100; Manila leads House Price to Income with 100 out of 100. A complete normalized score table follows.
| Metric | Place | Raw value | Normalized score | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | Muntinlupa | 83.9 | 0 out of 100 | 2026 | World Bank Open Data |
| Cost of Living Index | Manila | 70.9 | 100 out of 100 | 2026 | World Bank Open Data |
| Safety Index | Muntinlupa | 48.3 | 0 out of 100 | 2026 | UNData / UNSD |
| Safety Index | Manila | 51.2 | 100 out of 100 | 2026 | UNData / UNSD |
| Median Monthly Rent | Muntinlupa | $2,879 | 0 out of 100 | 2026 | World Bank Open Data |
| Median Monthly Rent | Manila | $2,318 | 100 out of 100 | 2026 | World Bank Open Data |
| House Price to Income | Muntinlupa | 9.0x | 0 out of 100 | 2026 | World Bank Open Data |
| House Price to Income | Manila | 8.0x | 100 out of 100 | 2026 | World Bank Open Data |
| Average Salary | Muntinlupa | $3,646/mo | 100 out of 100 | 2026 | World Bank Open Data |
| Average Salary | Manila | $1,449/mo | 0 out of 100 | 2026 | World Bank Open Data |
| Unemployment Rate | Muntinlupa | 6.3% | 0 out of 100 | 2026 | World Bank Open Data |
| Unemployment Rate | Manila | 3.7% | 100 out of 100 | 2026 | World Bank Open Data |
| Healthcare Access Index | Muntinlupa | 56 | 0 out of 100 | 2026 | WHO Global Health Observatory |
| Healthcare Access Index | Manila | 64.9 | 100 out of 100 | 2026 | WHO Global Health Observatory |
| Life Expectancy | Muntinlupa | 71.8 years | 0 out of 100 | 2026 | WHO Global Health Observatory |
| Life Expectancy | Manila | 73.9 years | 100 out of 100 | 2026 | WHO Global Health Observatory |
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Winner
Manila wins on 13 of 22 metrics compared to Muntinlupa.
Winner logic counts row wins after applying each metric direction. Exact ties do not count. Methodology
Top trade-offs
Muntinlupa leads salary, environment, and demographics; Manila leads cost, safety, and rent.
cost
Muntinlupa
83.9
Manila
70.9
safety
Muntinlupa
48.3
Manila
51.2
housing
Muntinlupa
$2,879
Manila
$2,318
housing
Muntinlupa
9.0x
Manila
8.0x
jobs
Muntinlupa
$3,646/mo
Manila
$1,449/mo
jobs
Muntinlupa
6.3%
Manila
3.7%
health
Muntinlupa
56
Manila
64.9
health
Muntinlupa
71.8 years
Manila
73.9 years
environment
environment
infrastructure
demographics
Muntinlupa
2.1%
Manila
-0.1%
education
Muntinlupa
73
Manila
64.2
transport
Muntinlupa
85.2
Manila
74.6
safety
Muntinlupa
3.4 per 100k
Manila
18.2 per 100k
safety
Muntinlupa
44.8 per 100k
Manila
35.2 per 100k
health
Muntinlupa
21.8%
Manila
21.1%
quality
Muntinlupa
6.7
Manila
5.1
housing
Muntinlupa
$8,658/sqm
Manila
$17,454/sqm
religion
Muntinlupa
3.2%
Manila
53.9%
religion
Muntinlupa
63.4%
Manila
28.7%
religion
Muntinlupa
46.3%
Manila
83.5%
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