Public Transport & Car Costs in Manila
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Manila, Philippines is $15. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Manila: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Manila | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Manila | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Manila
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.50 | $0.25 – $0.91 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $15 | $9.09 – $20 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $0.83 | $0.74 – $0.99 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $0.25 | $0.22 – $0.66 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $1.98 | $1.74 – $1.98 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.12 | $0.93 – $1.38 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $22,143 | $19,830 – $24,292 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $20,573 | $19,169 – $23,135 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.50$0.25 – $0.91
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $15$9.09 – $20
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $0.83$0.74 – $0.99
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $0.25$0.22 – $0.66
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $1.98$1.74 – $1.98
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.12$0.93 – $1.38
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $22,143$19,830 – $24,292
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $20,573$19,169 – $23,135
Other categories in Manila
Transportation in Manila: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Manila?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Manila, Philippines is around $15. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Manila?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Manila main cost-of-living page.