Cost of Living in
Cebu

Comprehensive urban intelligence for Cebu, Philippines. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.

Cebu
73Global Quality Score

QoL Index

Safety & Security
48.91
Healthcare System
60.66
Purchasing Power
35
Climate & Air
15

Rent Per Month

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$3,024.67
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$1,966.86
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$651.21
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$531.38
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,076.54
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$314.86
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$6.73
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$113.16

General

Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$286.95
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$8,310.03
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$79.54
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$50.58
Men's Leather Business Shoes$60.19
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$27.29
Tomatoes (1 kg)$1.57
Potatoes (1 kg)$2.48
Oranges (1 kg)$2.63
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$6.61
Bananas (1 kg)$1.48
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$3.05
Lettuce (1 Head)$1.26
Local Cheese (1 kg)$10.89
Onions (1 kg)$2.08
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$1.39
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$378.24
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$7.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$22,313.13
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$22,147.84

Restaurants

Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$1.78
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$1.23
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$1.65
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$4.13
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$2.65
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$24.79
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$4.96

Markets

Eggs (12, Large Size)$2.16
White Rice (1 kg)$1.04
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$7.92
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$0.69
Apples (1 kg)$3.52
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$2.18
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$4.75
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$1.42
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$0.58
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$12.89

Sports And Leisure

Monthly Fitness Club Membership$33.61
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$5.78

Transportation

Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$0.70
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.12
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$4.61
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$0.22
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$0.25

Utilities (Monthly)

Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$29.22
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$17.66

Districts & Neighborhoods