Living Costs
Depending on the housing category you choose and your lifestyle, living expenses may range from as low as US $347 per month to as high as US $715/month.
Below is a breakdown of the estimated living expenses for an international student in Manila:
| Housing Accommodation (depending on category) |
US $ 175 - 355 (Php 7,455-15,123) /month |
| Food | US $ 110 (Php 4,686)/month |
| Books | US $ 35 (Php 1,491)/month |
| Transportation | US $ 20 (Php 852)/month |
| Entertainment | US $ 35 (Php 1,491)/month |
| Miscellaneous | US $ 35 (Php 1,491)/month |
| TOTAL |
US $ 410 - 590 Php 17,466-25,134/month |
This estimate does not include travel expenses to other areas of the Philippines that you may want to visit.
