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🇵🇭Cost of Living in Cebu

Philippines · Population: 960,000 · Cost Index: 27/100

Cost of Living in Cebu

Philippines · Asia

Cebu is the Queen City of the South in the Philippines, a major economic hub with beautiful island-hopping destinations nearby. It offers affordable urban living, a growing IT-BPO sector, and easy access to stunning beaches and dive sites.

960,000

Population

27

Cost Index

52

Safety Index

50

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $950 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $425.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$350.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$180.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$750.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$420.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $3.33
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$2.00
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$15.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$3.50
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.60
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.20
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.80
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.70
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.20
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.50
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.80

Transportation

Avg: $3.42
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$15.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.20
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.65
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.22
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.05

Utilities

Avg: $40.67
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$90.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$7.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$25.00

Healthcare

Avg: $8.83
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$10.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$12.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$4.50

Entertainment

Avg: $8.25
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$25.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$4.00
Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.20
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$1.80

Clothing

Avg: $36.33
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$35.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$16.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$58.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
PHP
Language
Filipino/English
Cost Index
27/100
Safety Index
52/100
Quality of Life
50/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.