Cost of Living Comparison Between Baguio and Cebu 

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Consumer Prices in Cebu are 11.7% higher than in Baguio (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in Cebu are 19.5% higher than in Baguio
Rent Prices in Cebu are 76.2% higher than in Baguio
Restaurant Prices in Cebu are 11.1% higher than in Baguio
Groceries Prices in Cebu are 28.1% higher than in Baguio
Local Purchasing Power in Cebu is 0.4% higher than in Baguio
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Restaurants
Baguio Edit Cebu Edit Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 180.00 ₱ 200.00 ₱      +11.1 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 900.00 ₱ 1,100.00 ₱      +22.2 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 180.00 ₱ 200.00 ₱      +11.1 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 111.45 ₱ 82.50 ₱      -26.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 145.00 ₱ 170.00 ₱      +17.2 %
Cappuccino (regular) 143.22 ₱ 144.88 ₱      +1.2 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 41.67 ₱ 42.13 ₱      +1.1 %
Water (12 oz small bottle) 22.84 ₱ 33.14 ₱      +45.1 %
Markets
Baguio Edit Cebu Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 420.72 ₱ 393.45 ₱      -6.5 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 57.32 ₱ 66.34 ₱      +15.7 %
Rice (white), (1 lb) 24.62 ₱ 25.17 ₱      +2.2 %
Eggs (regular) (12) 110.97 ₱ 118.67 ₱      +6.9 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 267.62 ₱ 244.94 ₱      -8.5 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 88.54 ₱ 133.70 ₱      +51.0 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 155.36 ₱ 189.56 ₱      +22.0 %
Apples (1 lb) 58.97 ₱ 86.94 ₱      +47.4 %
Banana (1 lb) 42.44 ₱ 33.50 ₱      -21.1 %
Oranges (1 lb) 40.82 ₱ 113.04 ₱      +176.9 %
Tomato (1 lb) 25.33 ₱ 50.18 ₱      +98.1 %
Potato (1 lb) 29.86 ₱ 54.43 ₱      +82.3 %
Onion (1 lb) 43.54 ₱ 98.66 ₱      +126.6 %
Lettuce (1 head) 33.60 ₱ 60.00 ₱      +78.6 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 38.50 ₱ 40.86 ₱      +6.1 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 550.00 ₱ 400.00 ₱      -27.3 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 57.50 ₱ 74.89 ₱      +30.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 108.00 ₱ 134.00 ₱      +24.1 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 170.00 ₱ 150.00 ₱      -11.8 %
Transportation
Baguio Edit Cebu Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 13.50 ₱ 14.50 ₱      +7.4 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 1,000.00 ₱ 850.00 ₱      -15.0 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 40.00 ₱ 42.00 ₱      +5.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 21.32 ₱ 22.53 ₱      +5.7 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 150.00 ₱ 150.00 ₱      +0.0 %
Gasoline (1 gallon) 249.46 ₱ 259.39 ₱      +4.0 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 2,200,000.00 ₱ 1,700,000.00 ₱      -22.7 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 1,400,000.00 ₱ 1,058,500.00 ₱      -24.4 %
Utilities (Monthly)
Baguio Edit Cebu Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 7,925.93 ₱ 6,339.29 ₱      -20.0 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 2,082.67 ₱ 2,166.00 ₱      +4.0 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 1,450.00 ₱ 1,962.12 ₱      +35.3 %
Sports And Leisure
Baguio Edit Cebu Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 1,140.00 ₱ 1,500.00 ₱      +31.6 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 225.00 ₱ 316.67 ₱      +40.7 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 275.00 ₱ 265.00 ₱      -3.6 %
Childcare
Baguio Edit Cebu Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 8,555.56 ₱ 12,541.67 ₱      +46.6 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 225,000.00 ₱ 212,500.00 ₱      -5.6 %
Clothing And Shoes
Baguio Edit Cebu Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 1,875.00 ₱ 2,542.86 ₱      +35.6 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 1,050.00 ₱ 1,366.67 ₱      +30.2 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 3,333.33 ₱ 4,000.00 ₱      +20.0 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 2,625.00 ₱ 3,583.33 ₱      +36.5 %
Rent Per Month
Baguio Edit Cebu Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 11,666.67 ₱ 27,857.14 ₱      +138.8 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 6,375.00 ₱ 13,800.00 ₱      +116.5 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 21,750.00 ₱ 32,000.00 ₱      +47.1 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 14,500.00 ₱ 22,000.00 ₱      +51.7 %
Buy Apartment Price
Baguio Edit Cebu Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 13,935.34 ₱ 18,339.61 ₱      +31.6 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 7,598.63 ₱ 6,537.57 ₱      -14.0 %
Salaries And Financing
Baguio Edit Cebu Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 18,428.57 ₱ 22,121.38 ₱      +20.0 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 4.67 7.67      +64.3 %
Last update: April 2024April 2024
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