Average Salary And Minimum Salary In The Philippines

The average salary is an excellent benchmark to understand the “real” cost of living in the Philippines. Wages in Manila, the country’s financial hub, are higher than anywhere else in the country. Expatriates who earn more than average local salaries in Manila can reasonably afford a middle-class lifestyle in any smaller or less expensive cities in the Philippines. To compare how much further your money goes outside of Manila, the average income outside the capital is 70% less ($301 per month).