Cost of Living in Central Visayas
Prices in Central Visayas (First-Level Administrative Unit in Philippines)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Cebu - 37 contributors in the past 12 months
Lapu-Lapu - 7 contributors
Mandaue - 1 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 257.46 ₱ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,428.59 ₱ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 258.07 ₱ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 111.77 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 129.67 ₱ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 153.90 ₱ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 76.50 ₱ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 30.62 ₱ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 122.93 ₱ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 78.65 ₱ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 28.50 ₱ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 128.98 ₱ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 320.83 ₱ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 132.84 ₱ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 215.04 ₱ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 109.80 ₱ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 43.72 ₱ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 67.00 ₱ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 42.72 ₱ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 68.17 ₱ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 57.32 ₱ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 74.34 ₱ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 43.73 ₱ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 467.14 ₱ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 71.65 ₱ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 106.15 ₱ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 175.60 ₱ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.67 ₱ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 780.00 ₱ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 45.21 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 23.07 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 258.33 ₱ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 60.73 ₱ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,340,000.00 ₱ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,213,000.00 ₱ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 7,413.15 ₱ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 1,203.01 ₱ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,810.75 ₱ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,827.78 ₱ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 406.90 ₱ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 373.75 ₱ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 17,986.17 ₱ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 502,777.78 ₱ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,966.85 ₱ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,520.75 ₱ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,979.02 ₱ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 3,891.78 ₱ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 30,211.76 ₱ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 17,201.04 ₱ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 59,371.43 ₱ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 34,183.50 ₱ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 17,001.11 ₱ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 11,055.37 ₱ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 22,096.05 ₱ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.00 | |
Over the last 12 months, 471 data points were contributed by 102 people of this region.
Last update: 24 February 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
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