Cost of Living in
Dumaguete
Comprehensive urban intelligence for Dumaguete, Philippines. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.
93Global Quality Score
QoL Index
Safety & Security
34.94
Healthcare System
70.33
Purchasing Power
32
Climate & Air
17
Rent Per Month
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$705.61
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$3,184.96
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$215.97
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$243.79
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$367.34
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$442.13
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$4.13
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$69.42
General
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$67.03
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$1,735.47
Men's Leather Business Shoes$78.51
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$104.68
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$99.17
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$33.06
Onions (1 kg)$2.40
Bananas (1 kg)$1.32
Potatoes (1 kg)$2.59
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$2.48
Tomatoes (1 kg)$1.32
Lettuce (1 Head)$0.83
Oranges (1 kg)$3.72
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$8.06
Local Cheese (1 kg)$8.93
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$0.70
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$6.75
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$292.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$21,486.71
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$25,486.55
Restaurants
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$1.87
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$1.03
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$0.99
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$4.13
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$16.53
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$2.38
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$3.97
Markets
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.69
Eggs (12, Large Size)$1.85
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$4.52
Apples (1 kg)$1.65
White Rice (1 kg)$0.92
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$0.58
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$7.33
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$1.35
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$0.43
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$8.26
Sports And Leisure
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$5.87
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$24.77
Transportation
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.01
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$0.83
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$0.25
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$0.41
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$0.74
Utilities (Monthly)
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$27.07
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$41.30