Rents in Philippines compared to Asia

This is a comparison of median monthly rental prices in the most expensive region of the capital/most important city for a 1-bedroom apartment. The numbers are based on our in-house research.

Singapore $ 3,800
Hong Kong $ 3,175
Japan, Tokyo $ 1,270
Indonesia, Jakarta $ 975
Thailand, Bangkok $ 953
Georgia, Tbilisi $ 945
Taiwan, Taipei $ 780
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur $ 770
Philippines, Manila $ 730
Vietnam/HCMC, Hanoi $ 670
India, Mumbai $ 541

Philippines does not publish official house price statistics. Colliers International has quarterly data of capital values in the Makati-CBD. Economics statistics are available from government agencies - Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, National Statistical Coordination Board and National Economic Development Agency.