Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 8.1% cheaper than Cebu.
- Restaurants
-
pay 15.8% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 16.6% less in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 7.2% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 18.6% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 11.9% more in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 3.7% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 6.4% less in Philippines
Expenses including housing, groceries, restaurants, transportation, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Cebu, you would:
pay 15.8% less for restaurants
|
Cebu
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.26
₱240.90
|
$3.60
₱203.23
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$3.92
₱221.63
|
$3.18
₱179.49
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.71
₱40.05
|
$0.73
₱41.24
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.58
₱32.92
|
$0.40
₱22.58
|
|
pay 16.6% less for groceries
|
Cebu
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.38
₱77.93
|
$1.17
₱65.97
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.60
₱260.17
|
$3.38
₱190.77
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.91
₱390.52
|
$6.61
₱373.84
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.05
₱115.92
|
$1.92
₱108.60
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.34
₱132.44
|
$1.82
₱102.98
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.39
₱78.67
|
$1.33
₱75.32
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.64
₱36.20
|
$0.64
₱36.13
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.51
₱85.09
|
$1.14
₱64.58
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.95
₱53.76
|
$0.67
₱38.08
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.16
₱65.56
|
$0.97
₱54.99
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.82
₱102.71
|
$1.21
₱68.25
|
|
pay 7.2% less for transportation
|
Cebu
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.23
₱239.24
|
$4.22
₱238.69
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$14.49
₱819.06
|
$11.49
₱649.46
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$28,985.51
₱1,638,115.95
|
$26,375.77
₱1,490,626.52
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$2.67
₱150.80
|
$2.70
₱152.53
|
|
pay 18.6% less for housing
|
Cebu
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$28.98
₱1,637.96
|
$29.28
₱1,654.92
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$420.57
₱23,768.74
|
$242.58
₱13,709.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$235.29
₱13,297.65
|
$157.31
₱8,890.55
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$81.72
₱4,618.59
|
$81.80
₱4,623.21
|
|
pay 11.9% more for childcare
|
Cebu
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$261.44
₱14,775.16
|
$165.07
₱9,329.17
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,296.39
₱186,295.54
|
$5,295.45
₱299,272.14
|
|
pay 3.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
Cebu
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.36
₱77.09
|
$1.23
₱69.54
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.31
₱130.56
|
$2.19
₱123.62
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.56
₱144.54
|
$2.57
₱144.98
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$29.84
₱1,686.30
|
$29.66
₱1,676.04
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.46
₱308.35
|
$5.28
₱298.41
|
|
pay 6.4% less for clothing
|
Cebu
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$43.36
₱2,450.29
|
$35.44
₱2,002.79
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$23.30
₱1,316.92
|
$22.98
₱1,298.78
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$68.20
₱3,854.39
|
$64.92
₱3,668.68
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$61.10
₱3,452.89
|
$60.53
₱3,420.86
|
|
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