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Cost of Living in Caloocan City

Caloocan City, Caloocan, Philippines · Population 1,712,945

▲ +8% vs Philippines average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₱28,045 ($479)
Couple, monthly₱50,375 ($861)
Family of four, monthly₱65,723 ($1,123)

Estimated Prices in Caloocan City

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₱280 ($4.79)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₱1,120 ($19.15)per meal
Cappuccino₱84.03 ($1.44)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₱6,349 ($109)per month
Monthly public transport pass₱1,027 ($17.56)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₱2,708 ($46.28)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₱784 ($13.41)per month
Fitness club membership₱784 ($13.41)per month
Cinema ticket₱205 ($3.51)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₱13,472 ($230)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₱9,372 ($160)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₱28,116 ($481)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Caloocan City is ₱28,010 ($479) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₱28,045 ($479) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₱36,459 ($623) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₱9,372 ($160)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caloocan City expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₱28,045 ($479) per month in Caloocan City including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Philippines.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Caloocan City?
A net salary of around ₱36,459 ($623) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Caloocan City with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Caloocan City is ₱28,010 ($479).
How much is rent in Caloocan City?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₱13,472 ($230) per month in the city centre and ₱9,372 ($160) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₱28,116 ($481).
Is Caloocan City cheaper than Philippines on average?
No — Caloocan City is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Philippines average, mainly due to housing demand.
Figures for Caloocan City are estimates based on Philippines national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,712,945). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.