Cost of Living Comparison Between Cebu and Manila 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Manila is 11.2% higher than in Cebu (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Manila is 23.8% higher than in Cebu | |
| Rent Prices in Manila are 85.0% higher than in Cebu | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 19.3% higher than in Cebu | |
| Groceries Prices in Manila are 10.6% higher than in Cebu | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manila is 10.5% higher than in Cebu | |
Restaurants | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 225.00 ₱ | 300.00 ₱ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,200.00 ₱ | 1,500.00 ₱ | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 190.00 ₱ | 250.00 ₱ | +31.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 82.50 ₱ | 75.00 ₱ | -9.1 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 135.00 ₱ | 140.00 ₱ | +3.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 154.17 ₱ | 162.80 ₱ | +5.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 49.28 ₱ | 52.17 ₱ | +5.9 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 31.71 ₱ | 29.30 ₱ | -7.6 % |
Markets | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 107.94 ₱ | 104.85 ₱ | -2.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 73.13 ₱ | 78.33 ₱ | +7.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 54.88 ₱ | 54.81 ₱ | -0.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 118.67 ₱ | 122.48 ₱ | +3.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 540.00 ₱ | 592.58 ₱ | +9.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 294.75 ₱ | 298.60 ₱ | +1.3 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 400.00 ₱ | 506.52 ₱ | +26.6 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 180.00 ₱ | 192.32 ₱ | +6.8 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 73.86 ₱ | 104.25 ₱ | +41.2 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 194.68 ₱ | 193.20 ₱ | -0.8 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 112.49 ₱ | 129.37 ₱ | +15.0 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 135.71 ₱ | 146.71 ₱ | +8.1 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 217.50 ₱ | 200.46 ₱ | -7.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 60.00 ₱ | 95.44 ₱ | +59.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 40.86 ₱ | 49.77 ₱ | +21.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 400.00 ₱ | 500.00 ₱ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 72.20 ₱ | 82.91 ₱ | +14.8 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 134.00 ₱ | 104.75 ₱ | -21.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 150.00 ₱ | 180.00 ₱ | +20.0 % |
Transportation | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 ₱ | 45.00 ₱ | +200.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 850.00 ₱ | 582.30 ₱ | -31.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 43.00 ₱ | 45.00 ₱ | +4.7 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 14.00 ₱ | 14.50 ₱ | +3.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 ₱ | 145.00 ₱ | -3.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 66.83 ₱ | 64.48 ₱ | -3.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,700,000.00 ₱ | 1,500,000.00 ₱ | -11.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,058,500.00 ₱ | 1,154,375.00 ₱ | +9.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 6,234.38 ₱ | 7,585.65 ₱ | +21.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2,166.00 ₱ | 1,642.43 ₱ | -24.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,977.61 ₱ | 1,689.41 ₱ | -14.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,500.00 ₱ | 2,391.67 ₱ | +59.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 216.67 ₱ | 350.00 ₱ | +61.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 300.00 ₱ | 410.00 ₱ | +36.7 % |
Childcare | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 12,541.67 ₱ | 24,972.22 ₱ | +99.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 212,500.00 ₱ | 828,571.43 ₱ | +289.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,542.86 ₱ | 2,038.38 ₱ | -19.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,366.67 ₱ | 1,633.25 ₱ | +19.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,000.00 ₱ | 4,392.23 ₱ | +9.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,583.33 ₱ | 3,722.11 ₱ | +3.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 27,857.14 ₱ | 27,487.09 ₱ | -1.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 13,800.00 ₱ | 14,249.92 ₱ | +3.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 34,166.67 ₱ | 94,615.31 ₱ | +176.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 22,000.00 ₱ | 44,666.58 ₱ | +103.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 197,407.52 ₱ | 229,000.00 ₱ | +16.0 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 70,370.43 ₱ | 158,000.00 ₱ | +124.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 22,121.38 ₱ | 30,263.58 ₱ | +36.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.67 | 8.05 | +5.0 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 48 | 177 |
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