Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo VL cost to own in the Philippines — the true 5-year total

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

The Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo VL starts at ₱1,209,000. Over 5 years, owning one (petrol car) costs about ₱1,261,469 in the Philippines as of July 2, 2026 — ₱21,024/month, ₱21.02/km — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing and registration.

Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo VL incentives & grants

No national cash purchase rebate in the Philippines (unlike Thailand's EV3.5). EV support is tax/tariff relief already baked into the sticker price (EVIDA 0% CBU import tariff to 2028; 0% excise on pure BEVs) plus non-cash perks (number-coding/UVVRP exemption, priority LTO registration) — none of it is a cheque, so none is in the totals above. Source: DOE EVIDA/CREVI · RA 11697.

Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo VL · the Philippines · 5-year estimate₱1,261,469 total · ₱21,024/mo · ₱21.02/km

Where the money goes

5-year total cost of ownership by component, by vehicle (PHP). Estimates; sources dated in the methodology.
Cost component	Petrol · Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo
Depreciation (estimated)	₱556,140 (44%)
Charging / fuel	₱236,514 (19%)
↳ of which charging loss	—
Maintenance	₱90,000 (7%)
Insurance	₱140,000 (11%)
Financing interest	₱226,815 (18%)
Registration & fees	₱12,000 (1%)
Total cost of ownership	₱1,261,469

Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo VL specs & assumptions

Starting price: ₱1,209,000manufacturer
Powertrain: Petrol
Efficiency: 5.4 L/100kmWLTP
the Philippines electricity: 14.48₱/kWhMeralco
Annual km (assumed): 12,000the Philippines average

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What the numbers say

The Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo VL costs about ₱1,261,469 to own over 5 years in the Philippines — ₱21,024/month, ₱21.02/km at 12,000 km/yr — and depreciation is the biggest line: ₱556,140, 44% of the total (as of July 2, 2026).

Where the Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo VL's ₱1,261,469 actually goes: depreciation ₱556,140 (44%), petrol ₱236,514 (19%), financing interest ₱226,815 (18%), insurance ₱140,000 (11%), maintenance ₱90,000 (7%), registration & fees ₱12,000 (1%).
Per km, that is ₱9.27 of depreciation and ₱3.94 of petrol, with ₱7.81 for everything else — ₱21.02/km all-in.
Petrol vs the fleet: the Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo VL's 5-year petrol bill (₱236,514) runs ₱13,144 below the ₱249,658 median of the 33 petrol and hybrid models we price at the same rates.

What we assume for maintenance

Assumed ₱18,000/yr for a petrol car at 12,000 km/yr — about ₱90,000 of the 5-year total above. On this market's assumptions an EV runs about ₱7,200/yr less in maintenance than a petrol car (₱10,800 vs ₱18,000). See the methodology for sources; adjustable in the calculator.

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FAQ

What does the Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo VL really cost to own over 5 years in the Philippines?

The Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo VL costs about ₱1,261,469 to own over 5 years in the Philippines — about ₱21,024/month — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, registration and financing.

How much does the Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo VL cost per month in the Philippines?

About ₱21,024/month over 5 years (₱21.02/km) — depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance, registration and financing included.

How much does petrol cost for the Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo VL over 5 years?

About ₱236,514 at the Philippines rates — already inside the total above.

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