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Compare any two areas in Metro Manila side-by-side. Yields, prices, investment grades, pros & cons — all analyzed by LEA AI.

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Ortigas
OrtigasB+
Area A

Ortigas Center — BPO Hub with Growing Investment Appeal

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Makati
MakatiA
Area B

Makati CBD — Manila's Most Established Business District

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Investment Metrics Comparison

Overall Investment Score(Weighted: Invest 40% · Safety 25% · Expat 20% · Yield 15%)
Ortigas73/ 100
VS
6 pts
Makati79/ 100
Slight Edge
Ortigas 48%Makati 52%
Investment
78vs85
Makati +7
Safety
82vs88
Makati +6
Expat Appeal
80vs90
Makati +10
Yield Score
75vs70
Ortigas +5
Ortigas (Area A)
Makati (Area B)
Investment Score
LEA composite score
Makati
78
Ortigas
85
Makati
Makati leads by 7.0 pts
Gross Rental Yield
Annual rental yield
Ortigas
6.5–8.5%
Ortigas
6.0–8.0%
Makati
Ortigas leads by 0.5 pts
Safety Score
Security & livability
Makati
82
Ortigas
88
Makati
Makati leads by 6.0 pts
Expat Score
Foreign buyer appeal
Makati
80
Ortigas
90
Makati
Makati leads by 10.0 pts
Foreign Ownership
Eligible

Available in most developments

Eligible

Available — some buildings at 30-35% foreign ownership

Investment Grade
B+
A
LEA AI Verdict

Makati scores higher on investment metrics (85 vs 78). For yield-focused investors, Makati is the stronger pick. Ortigas offers solid mid-market fundamentals.

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Pros & Cons

Area AOrtigas
B+
Advantages
  • 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
Considerations
  • Traffic congestion significantly worse than BGC
  • Older commercial infrastructure in some zones
  • Lower expat concentration than BGC/Makati
  • Capital appreciation slower than premium areas
Area BMakati
A
Advantages
  • 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 AOrtigas
TypeBuy RangeRent/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
Area BMakati
TypeBuy RangeRent/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 TypeOrtigas — BuyOrtigas — RentMakati — BuyMakati — 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
Green = lower entry price for that unit type. Prices are market estimates as of 2026.

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Comparison FAQs

Area AOrtigas FAQs

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.

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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