Cost of Living and Inflation in Pasig City, Metro Manila: What do you need to know?

People seeking to move to our city should consider the traffic and the cost of living. Pasig is very accessible, but roads in and out of the city are usually jammed at any time of the day. And despite being accessible, the cost of living in Pasig is higher compared to where we used to love in the province. So these two, I think, are the biggest factors that people need to consider before moving to our city.

My city is located where there are many low cost commercial and residential buildings for rent. There are also a lot of easy access terminals for commuters. Most of the highways have pedestrian sidewalks and bicycle lanes whenever you want to ride your bike to work or to the grocery stores.

Pasig City is known for its good local governance. It is also actively pushing for a “green” campaign, evident in its lush rainforest. Pasig is also known to house the capital district “Ortigas Avenue”. However, Pasig is known for having a much higher tax rate on real-estate properties than other cities.

To someone moving here, one must know how to be patient with the heavy traffic that happens in the city. He/she must also be aware of the city’s temperature, for it could be really hot at some days. It is also strategic to live in my city since it is the central point to reach other cities or region. And since this is an urbanized city, one must consider the cost of living, for it is more expensive compared to other cities.