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Philippines City Intelligence

Explore cost of living, income levels, and quality of life across cities and regions in Philippines.

59
Cities
$16K
Avg Salary
52
Cost Index
3
Regions
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About Philippines

Philippines has 59 cities across 3 states tracked on Urblytica. The average salary across its cities is $15,635, with a cost index averaging 52. Explore a wide range of lifestyle, cost, and investment data below.

Regions in Philippines

Local laws, tax structures, and economic climates vary significantly from one region to the next. Our database is organized at the region level so you can analyze localized shifts. Select any region below to view its most populated and economically significant cities, with a unified breakdown of:

Cost-of-Living Indices: Consumer baskets, utilities, and transit vs. the national average
Labor & Wage Trends: Salary ranges, job-growth forecasts, and employment statistics
Real Estate & Rentals: Median listing prices, average rent, and housing inventory
Safety & Livability: Crime data, school performance, and local climate
Business Formation: Corporate filing fees, tax rates, and registration steps
Luzon
20 cities tracked
5.0M people
Avg cost index 37
Mindanao
20 cities tracked
3.2M people
Avg cost index 55
Visayas
19 cities tracked
1.0M people
Avg cost index 65
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Top Cities in Philippines

Muntinlupa #1 Best City 85

Muntinlupa

Luzon, Philippines

SafetyA-
CostA+
Growth73
Avg. Rent$650
Median Income$12,500
Cost of Living42/100
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Tagum, Mindanao city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data Mckenry16 (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons #2 Best City 78

Tagum

Mindanao, Philippines

SafetyC+
CostA+
Growth70
Avg. Rent$165
Avg. Salary$215
Cost of Living33/100
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Las Piñas #3 Best City 78

Las Piñas

Luzon, Philippines

SafetyB
CostA+
Growth71
Avg. Rent$450
Median Income$9,500
Cost of Living42/100
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Makati #4 Best City 78

Makati

Luzon, Philippines

SafetyC+
CostA+
Growth75
Avg. Rent$900
Median Income$12,500
Cost of Living41/100
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Kidapawan #5 Best City 78

Kidapawan

Mindanao, Philippines

SafetyB+
CostA+
Growth70
Avg. Rent$220
Median Income$5,200
Cost of Living38/100
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Manila #6 Best City 77

Manila

Luzon, Philippines

SafetyC+
CostA+
Growth74
Avg. Rent$550
Median Income$12,000
Cost of Living38/100
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Catbalogan #7 Best City 77

Catbalogan

Visayas, Philippines

SafetyB
CostA+
Growth64
Avg. Rent$250
Median Income$4,500
Cost of Living35/100
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Caloocan #8 Best City 76

Caloocan

Luzon, Philippines

SafetyB-
CostA+
Growth72
Avg. Rent$220
Median Income$6,500
Cost of Living21/100
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Business & economic outlook in Philippines

The Philippines is a vibrant and rapidly developing archipelagic nation in Southeast Asia, boasting a population exceeding 113 million and a dynamic economy anchored by diverse sectors. Renowned for its robust business process outsourcing industry, expanding manufacturing base, and rich natural resources, the country offers compelling opportunities for domestic and international investors alike. With a young, English...

113,000,000
Population
$402 Billion
GDP
26
Median age
1.30%
Population growth
$7,000
Median household income
8.50%
Entrepreneurship rate
#95
Ease of doing business rank
1.2 Million
Small & medium businesses
25 Thousand
Franchises
5.0%
Unemployment
Major industries Electronics Tourism Agriculture Manufacturing BPO services
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Manila – Fitness Center Brick & Mortar

Manila – Fitness Center

Manila, Luzon

Asking Price $28,000,000
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Manila – Tour Company Service

Manila – Tour Company

Manila, Luzon

Asking Price $18,000,000
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Pampanga – Bakery Brick & Mortar

Pampanga – Bakery

Angeles City, Luzon

Asking Price $8,000,000
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Tagaytay – Bed & Breakfast Brick & Mortar

Tagaytay – Bed & Breakfast

Tagaytay, Mindanao

Asking Price $22,000,000
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Iloilo City – Grocery Store Brick & Mortar

Iloilo City – Grocery Store

Iloilo City, Visayas

Asking Price $15,000,000
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Boracay – Beach Resort Brick & Mortar

Boracay – Beach Resort

Boracay, Visayas

Asking Price $80,000,000
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Quezon City – Pharmacy Brick & Mortar

Quezon City – Pharmacy

Quezon City, Luzon

Asking Price $18,000,000
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Makati – IT Services Company Brick & Mortar

Makati – IT Services Company

Makati, Luzon

Asking Price $60,000,000
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Davao City – Coffee Shop Brick & Mortar

Davao City – Coffee Shop

Davao City, Mindanao

Asking Price $12,000,000
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Cebu City – Restaurant Brick & Mortar

Cebu City – Restaurant

Cebu City, Visayas

Asking Price $35,000,000
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Common questions about Philippines

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