Investment Metrics Comparison
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Makati scores higher on investment metrics (85 vs 78). For yield-focused investors, Makati is the stronger pick. Ortigas offers solid mid-market fundamentals.
Pros & Cons
- Lower entry price — higher yield potential
- Strong BPO and corporate rental demand
- Major lifestyle destinations (Megamall, Galleria)
- Improving infrastructure and transit links
- Multiple developer options at various price points
- Traffic congestion significantly worse than BGC
- Older commercial infrastructure in some zones
- Lower expat concentration than BGC/Makati
- Capital appreciation slower than premium areas
- 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
- 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
| Type | Buy Range | Rent/mo |
|---|---|---|
Studio 20–30 sqm | ₱2.5M – ₱4.0M | ₱15,000 – ₱25,000 |
1 Bedroom 35–55 sqm | ₱4.2M – ₱8.0M | ₱22,000 – ₱45,000 |
2 Bedrooms 55–80 sqm | ₱7.5M – ₱13.0M | ₱40,000 – ₱75,000 |
3 Bedrooms 85–120 sqm | ₱12.0M – ₱20.0M | ₱65,000 – ₱110,000 |
Penthouse 150–300 sqm | ₱25.0M – ₱50.0M | ₱130,000 – ₱250,000 |
| 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 | Ortigas — Buy | Ortigas — Rent | Makati — Buy | Makati — Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | ₱2.5M – ₱4.0M | ₱15,000 – ₱25,000 | ₱3.8M – ₱6.2M | ₱22,000 – ₱38,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | ₱4.2M – ₱8.0M | ₱22,000 – ₱45,000 | ₱7.0M – ₱13.0M | ₱35,000 – ₱60,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | ₱7.5M – ₱13.0M | ₱40,000 – ₱75,000 | ₱12.0M – ₱20.0M | ₱60,000 – ₱110,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | ₱12.0M – ₱20.0M | ₱65,000 – ₱110,000 | ₱20.0M – ₱35.0M | ₱100,000 – ₱175,000 |
| Penthouse | ₱25.0M – ₱50.0M | ₱130,000 – ₱250,000 | ₱45.0M – ₱100.0M | ₱200,000 – ₱450,000 |
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Primary tenants are BPO employees, mid-level corporate professionals, and young Filipino professionals. Growing multinational presence is increasing expat demand, particularly from Korean and Indian communities.
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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