MakatiA
Area A
VS
MakatiA
Area B
Investment Metrics Comparison
Overall Investment Score(Weighted: Invest 40% · Safety 25% · Expat 20% · Yield 15%)
Makati79/ 100
VS
0 ptsMakati79/ 100
Dead Heat
Makati 50%Makati 50%
Investment
85vs85
Safety
88vs88
Expat Appeal
90vs90
Yield Score
70vs70
Makati (Area A)
Makati (Area B)
Investment Score
LEA composite score
85
Makati
85
Makati
Gross Rental Yield
Annual rental yield
6.0–8.0%
Makati
6.0–8.0%
Makati
Safety Score
Security & livability
88
Makati
88
Makati
Expat Score
Foreign buyer appeal
90
Makati
90
Makati
Foreign Ownership
Eligible
Available — some buildings at 30-35% foreign ownership
Eligible
Available — some buildings at 30-35% foreign ownership
Investment Grade
A
A
LEA AI Verdict
Makati and Makati are closely matched in investment potential. Your choice depends on budget, target tenant profile, and personal preference.
Pros & Cons
Area AMakati
AAdvantages
- Most liquid property market in Philippines
- Trophy address — premium rents from executives
- Near embassies, multinational HQs, major banks
- Deep resale market — faster exit if needed
- Strong long-term capital appreciation
- Excellent transport links and infrastructure
Considerations
- Older building stock in some areas
- Traffic congestion is significant
- Lower yield than BGC (6-8% vs 7-9%)
- Some buildings lack modern amenities
Area BMakati
AAdvantages
- Most liquid property market in Philippines
- Trophy address — premium rents from executives
- Near embassies, multinational HQs, major banks
- Deep resale market — faster exit if needed
- Strong long-term capital appreciation
- Excellent transport links and infrastructure
Considerations
- Older building stock in some areas
- Traffic congestion is significant
- Lower yield than BGC (6-8% vs 7-9%)
- Some buildings lack modern amenities
Price & Rental Comparison
Area AMakati
| Type | Buy Range | Rent/mo |
|---|---|---|
Studio 22–35 sqm | ₱3.8M – ₱6.2M | ₱22,000 – ₱38,000 |
1 Bedroom 40–65 sqm | ₱7.0M – ₱13.0M | ₱35,000 – ₱60,000 |
2 Bedrooms 65–95 sqm | ₱12.0M – ₱20.0M | ₱60,000 – ₱110,000 |
3 Bedrooms 95–150 sqm | ₱20.0M – ₱35.0M | ₱100,000 – ₱175,000 |
Penthouse 200–500 sqm | ₱45.0M – ₱100.0M | ₱200,000 – ₱450,000 |
Area BMakati
| Type | Buy Range | Rent/mo |
|---|---|---|
Studio 22–35 sqm | ₱3.8M – ₱6.2M | ₱22,000 – ₱38,000 |
1 Bedroom 40–65 sqm | ₱7.0M – ₱13.0M | ₱35,000 – ₱60,000 |
2 Bedrooms 65–95 sqm | ₱12.0M – ₱20.0M | ₱60,000 – ₱110,000 |
3 Bedrooms 95–150 sqm | ₱20.0M – ₱35.0M | ₱100,000 – ₱175,000 |
Penthouse 200–500 sqm | ₱45.0M – ₱100.0M | ₱200,000 – ₱450,000 |
Direct Price Comparison by Unit Type
| Unit Type | Makati — Buy | Makati — Rent | Makati — Buy | Makati — Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | ₱3.8M – ₱6.2M | ₱22,000 – ₱38,000 | ₱3.8M – ₱6.2M | ₱22,000 – ₱38,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | ₱7.0M – ₱13.0M | ₱35,000 – ₱60,000 | ₱7.0M – ₱13.0M | ₱35,000 – ₱60,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | ₱12.0M – ₱20.0M | ₱60,000 – ₱110,000 | ₱12.0M – ₱20.0M | ₱60,000 – ₱110,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | ₱20.0M – ₱35.0M | ₱100,000 – ₱175,000 | ₱20.0M – ₱35.0M | ₱100,000 – ₱175,000 |
| Penthouse | ₱45.0M – ₱100.0M | ₱200,000 – ₱450,000 | ₱45.0M – ₱100.0M | ₱200,000 – ₱450,000 |
Green = lower entry price for that unit type. Prices are market estimates as of 2026.
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Comparison FAQs
Area AMakati FAQs
Makati has the deepest buyer pool in the Philippines. Its prestige address, proximity to major employers, and decades of established market history mean properties sell faster here than anywhere else in Manila.
Area BMakati FAQs
Makati has the deepest buyer pool in the Philippines. Its prestige address, proximity to major employers, and decades of established market history mean properties sell faster here than anywhere else in Manila.
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