Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Cebu 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Cebu are 1.1% lower than in Manila (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Cebu are 11.3% lower than in Manila | |
| Rent Prices in Cebu are 35.1% lower than in Manila | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cebu are 14.5% lower than in Manila | |
| Groceries Prices in Cebu are 9.1% higher than in Manila | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cebu is 28.2% lower than in Manila | |
Restaurants | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 ₱ | 200.00 ₱ | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,600.00 ₱ | 1,344.44 ₱ | -16.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 ₱ | 180.00 ₱ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 76.00 ₱ | 80.00 ₱ | +5.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.00 ₱ | 145.00 ₱ | +20.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 171.25 ₱ | 148.38 ₱ | -13.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 56.81 ₱ | 32.22 ₱ | -43.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 26.23 ₱ | 28.29 ₱ | +7.9 % |
Markets | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 368.79 ₱ | 353.94 ₱ | -4.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 64.33 ₱ | 56.23 ₱ | -12.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 23.96 ₱ | 22.43 ₱ | -6.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 105.90 ₱ | 104.93 ₱ | -0.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 168.29 ₱ | 238.14 ₱ | +41.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 118.71 ₱ | 113.15 ₱ | -4.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 186.91 ₱ | 165.06 ₱ | -11.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 74.88 ₱ | 105.34 ₱ | +40.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 40.04 ₱ | 29.03 ₱ | -27.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 76.73 ₱ | 113.50 ₱ | +47.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 39.89 ₱ | 49.90 ₱ | +25.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 49.54 ₱ | 53.78 ₱ | +8.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 59.74 ₱ | 76.94 ₱ | +28.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 80.38 ₱ | 57.00 ₱ | -29.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 39.68 ₱ | 33.75 ₱ | -14.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₱ | 400.00 ₱ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 69.82 ₱ | 65.20 ₱ | -6.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 89.95 ₱ | 116.11 ₱ | +29.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 154.00 ₱ | 140.00 ₱ | -9.1 % |
Transportation | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₱ | 13.50 ₱ | -55.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 582.30 ₱ | 850.00 ₱ | +46.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 ₱ | 40.00 ₱ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 22.13 ₱ | 22.53 ₱ | +1.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 120.00 ₱ | 150.00 ₱ | +25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 298.27 ₱ | 274.49 ₱ | -8.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,300,000.00 ₱ | 1,300,000.00 ₱ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,057,142.86 ₱ | 991,750.00 ₱ | -6.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 6,259.07 ₱ | 5,233.72 ₱ | -16.4 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 8.42 ₱ | 7.50 ₱ | -10.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,926.37 ₱ | 2,249.60 ₱ | +16.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,500.00 ₱ | 1,850.00 ₱ | -26.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 363.33 ₱ | 462.50 ₱ | +27.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 350.00 ₱ | 250.00 ₱ | -28.6 % |
Childcare | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 21,190.48 ₱ | 5,979.17 ₱ | -71.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 700,000.00 ₱ | 132,500.00 ₱ | -81.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,100.00 ₱ | 2,350.00 ₱ | +11.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,640.00 ₱ | 1,166.67 ₱ | -28.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,050.00 ₱ | 3,625.00 ₱ | -10.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,582.14 ₱ | 3,437.50 ₱ | -4.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 31,163.34 ₱ | 25,625.00 ₱ | -17.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 15,333.33 ₱ | 15,000.00 ₱ | -2.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 89,166.67 ₱ | 46,714.29 ₱ | -47.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 38,642.86 ₱ | 25,875.00 ₱ | -33.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 23,358.28 ₱ | 14,980.49 ₱ | -35.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 14,930.72 ₱ | 4,645.11 ₱ | -68.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 25,136.84 ₱ | 16,000.00 ₱ | -36.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.96 | 7.67 | -3.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2023 | June 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 174 | 54 |
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