Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Baguio 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Baguio are 14.9% lower than in Manila (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Baguio are 28.4% lower than in Manila | |
| Rent Prices in Baguio are 66.9% lower than in Manila | |
| Restaurant Prices in Baguio are 29.8% lower than in Manila | |
| Groceries Prices in Baguio are 22.6% lower than in Manila | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Baguio is 11.5% lower than in Manila | |
Restaurants | Manila Edit |
Baguio Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 300.00 ₱ | 180.00 ₱ | -40.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,500.00 ₱ | 900.00 ₱ | -40.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 250.00 ₱ | 180.00 ₱ | -28.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 70.00 ₱ | 111.45 ₱ | +59.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 130.00 ₱ | 145.00 ₱ | +11.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 169.77 ₱ | 143.22 ₱ | -15.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 52.15 ₱ | 41.67 ₱ | -20.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 27.91 ₱ | 22.84 ₱ | -18.2 % |
Markets | Manila Edit |
Baguio Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 396.00 ₱ | 420.72 ₱ | +6.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 69.72 ₱ | 57.32 ₱ | -17.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 24.97 ₱ | 24.62 ₱ | -1.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 117.74 ₱ | 110.97 ₱ | -5.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 223.22 ₱ | 267.62 ₱ | +19.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 130.90 ₱ | 88.54 ₱ | -32.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 214.66 ₱ | 155.36 ₱ | -27.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 85.16 ₱ | 58.97 ₱ | -30.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 44.16 ₱ | 42.44 ₱ | -3.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 88.22 ₱ | 40.82 ₱ | -53.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 55.65 ₱ | 25.33 ₱ | -54.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 62.54 ₱ | 29.86 ₱ | -52.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 78.87 ₱ | 43.54 ₱ | -44.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 89.43 ₱ | 33.60 ₱ | -62.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 45.10 ₱ | 38.50 ₱ | -14.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₱ | 550.00 ₱ | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 80.48 ₱ | 57.50 ₱ | -28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 92.75 ₱ | 108.00 ₱ | +16.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 170.00 ₱ | 170.00 ₱ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Manila Edit |
Baguio Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₱ | 13.50 ₱ | -55.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 582.30 ₱ | 1,000.00 ₱ | +71.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 ₱ | 40.00 ₱ | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 21.73 ₱ | 21.32 ₱ | -1.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 132.50 ₱ | 150.00 ₱ | +13.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 248.05 ₱ | 249.46 ₱ | +0.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,500,000.00 ₱ | 2,200,000.00 ₱ | +46.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,200,000.00 ₱ | 1,400,000.00 ₱ | +16.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manila Edit |
Baguio Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 7,174.31 ₱ | 7,925.93 ₱ | +10.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,857.83 ₱ | 2,082.67 ₱ | +12.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,661.74 ₱ | 1,450.00 ₱ | -12.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manila Edit |
Baguio Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,407.14 ₱ | 1,140.00 ₱ | -52.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 366.67 ₱ | 225.00 ₱ | -38.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 375.00 ₱ | 275.00 ₱ | -26.7 % |
Childcare | Manila Edit |
Baguio Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 28,729.17 ₱ | 8,555.56 ₱ | -70.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 828,571.43 ₱ | 225,000.00 ₱ | -72.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manila Edit |
Baguio Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,947.06 ₱ | 1,875.00 ₱ | -3.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,600.00 ₱ | 1,050.00 ₱ | -34.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,264.71 ₱ | 3,333.33 ₱ | -21.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,769.23 ₱ | 2,625.00 ₱ | -30.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Manila Edit |
Baguio Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 25,818.18 ₱ | 11,666.67 ₱ | -54.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 13,600.00 ₱ | 6,375.00 ₱ | -53.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 89,230.77 ₱ | 21,750.00 ₱ | -75.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 35,142.86 ₱ | 14,500.00 ₱ | -58.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manila Edit |
Baguio Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 21,109.46 ₱ | 13,935.34 ₱ | -34.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 15,019.20 ₱ | 7,598.63 ₱ | -49.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manila Edit |
Baguio Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 29,102.04 ₱ | 18,428.57 ₱ | -36.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.54 | 4.67 | -38.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 156 | 21 |
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| Cost of Living in Mandaluyong | 6.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Makati | 7.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dasmarinas | 7.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Quezon City | 7.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Valenzuela | 10.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pasig | 11.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cainta | 11.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bacoor | 12.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Imus | 14.50 miles |
Cities near Baguio: | Cost of Living in Dagupan | 45.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cabanatuan | 94.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Angeles | 102.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Valenzuela | 143.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Olongapo | 150.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Quezon City | 151.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manila | 153.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bataan | 154.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mandaluyong | 155.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dasmarinas | 156.69 miles |