Emergency Fund by Monthly Expenses (Philippines, 2026)
The rule: keep 3 to 6 months of essential expenses in a savings account you can withdraw from anytime. Find your monthly spending below for the exact target and how long it takes to build saving ₱5,000 a month.
| Monthly expenses | 3 months | 6 months | 3 months at ₱5k/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₱10,000 | ₱30,000 | ₱60,000 | 6 months |
| ₱15,000 | ₱45,000 | ₱90,000 | 9 months |
| ₱20,000 | ₱60,000 | ₱120,000 | 1 yr |
| ₱25,000 | ₱75,000 | ₱150,000 | 1 yr 3 mo |
| ₱30,000 | ₱90,000 | ₱180,000 | 1 yr 6 mo |
| ₱40,000 | ₱120,000 | ₱240,000 | 2 yrs |
| ₱50,000 | ₱150,000 | ₱300,000 | 2 yrs 5 mo |
| ₱60,000 | ₱180,000 | ₱360,000 | 2 yrs 11 mo |
| ₱80,000 | ₱240,000 | ₱480,000 | 3 yrs 9 mo |
| ₱100,000 | ₱300,000 | ₱600,000 | 4 yrs 7 mo |
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