Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Cebu 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cebu is 9.9% lower than in Manila (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cebu is 19.8% lower than in Manila | |
| Rent Prices in Cebu are 48.0% lower than in Manila | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cebu are 25.0% lower than in Manila | |
| Groceries Prices in Cebu are 9.2% lower than in Manila | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cebu is 1.2% lower than in Manila | |
Restaurants | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 300.00 ₱ | 250.00 ₱ | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,800.00 ₱ | 1,000.00 ₱ | -44.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 250.00 ₱ | 200.00 ₱ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 75.00 ₱ | 70.00 ₱ | -6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 150.00 ₱ | 100.00 ₱ | -33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 161.82 ₱ | 143.96 ₱ | -11.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 51.20 ₱ | 45.21 ₱ | -11.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 28.82 ₱ | 31.71 ₱ | +10.0 % |
Markets | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 398.41 ₱ | 403.71 ₱ | +1.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 71.93 ₱ | 68.36 ₱ | -5.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 24.99 ₱ | 25.91 ₱ | +3.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 121.90 ₱ | 121.60 ₱ | -0.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 282.18 ₱ | 244.94 ₱ | -13.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 137.54 ₱ | 137.24 ₱ | -0.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 233.34 ₱ | 181.44 ₱ | -22.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 89.25 ₱ | 81.65 ₱ | -8.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 47.15 ₱ | 37.39 ₱ | -20.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 89.27 ₱ | 88.31 ₱ | -1.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 57.28 ₱ | 52.54 ₱ | -8.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 71.00 ₱ | 67.28 ₱ | -5.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 89.43 ₱ | 99.79 ₱ | +11.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 95.06 ₱ | 55.00 ₱ | -42.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 46.56 ₱ | 42.67 ₱ | -8.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₱ | 422.50 ₱ | -15.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 82.61 ₱ | 74.64 ₱ | -9.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 104.75 ₱ | 147.50 ₱ | +40.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 185.00 ₱ | 150.00 ₱ | -18.9 % |
Transportation | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 35.00 ₱ | 15.00 ₱ | -57.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 582.30 ₱ | 850.00 ₱ | +46.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 42.00 ₱ | 44.50 ₱ | +6.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 22.13 ₱ | 22.53 ₱ | +1.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 140.00 ₱ | 150.00 ₱ | +7.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 242.88 ₱ | 251.48 ₱ | +3.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,500,000.00 ₱ | 1,700,000.00 ₱ | +13.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,152,222.22 ₱ | 1,317,000.00 ₱ | +14.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 8,155.09 ₱ | 6,267.86 ₱ | -23.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,549.56 ₱ | 2,166.00 ₱ | +39.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,689.41 ₱ | 1,935.98 ₱ | +14.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,381.82 ₱ | 1,750.00 ₱ | -26.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 350.00 ₱ | 216.67 ₱ | -38.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 450.00 ₱ | 335.00 ₱ | -25.6 % |
Childcare | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 28,300.00 ₱ | 15,333.33 ₱ | -45.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 828,571.43 ₱ | 193,333.33 ₱ | -76.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,953.77 ₱ | 2,542.86 ₱ | +30.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,559.90 ₱ | 1,366.67 ₱ | -12.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,341.58 ₱ | 4,000.00 ₱ | -7.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,749.88 ₱ | 3,583.33 ₱ | -4.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 27,499.95 ₱ | 24,666.67 ₱ | -10.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 13,750.00 ₱ | 13,800.00 ₱ | +0.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 98,333.25 ₱ | 36,000.00 ₱ | -63.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 46,909.00 ₱ | 22,500.00 ₱ | -52.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 19,277.22 ₱ | 18,339.61 ₱ | -4.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 14,678.56 ₱ | 6,537.57 ₱ | -55.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 30,666.35 ₱ | 24,302.75 ₱ | -20.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.48 | 7.67 | +2.5 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 187 | 54 |
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