Cost of Living Comparison Between Cebu and Manila 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Manila are 5.3% higher than in Cebu (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manila are 19.1% higher than in Cebu | |
| Rent Prices in Manila are 65.5% higher than in Cebu | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 18.6% higher than in Cebu | |
| Groceries Prices in Manila are 3.4% lower than in Cebu | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manila is 31.0% higher than in Cebu | |
Restaurants | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 175.00 ₱ | 225.00 ₱ | +28.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,282.47 ₱ | 1,600.00 ₱ | +24.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 180.00 ₱ | 200.00 ₱ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 80.00 ₱ | 73.00 ₱ | -8.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 135.00 ₱ | 120.00 ₱ | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 159.38 ₱ | 170.43 ₱ | +6.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 31.67 ₱ | 56.00 ₱ | +76.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 20.78 ₱ | 26.00 ₱ | +25.1 % |
Markets | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 358.95 ₱ | 363.13 ₱ | +1.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 54.23 ₱ | 65.03 ₱ | +19.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 21.27 ₱ | 23.14 ₱ | +8.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 97.04 ₱ | 102.17 ₱ | +5.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 215.46 ₱ | 169.38 ₱ | -21.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 108.56 ₱ | 111.33 ₱ | +2.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 154.47 ₱ | 181.37 ₱ | +17.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 89.88 ₱ | 71.26 ₱ | -20.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 29.69 ₱ | 37.12 ₱ | +25.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 105.98 ₱ | 75.32 ₱ | -28.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 43.09 ₱ | 38.13 ₱ | -11.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 44.75 ₱ | 49.13 ₱ | +9.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 55.57 ₱ | 47.34 ₱ | -14.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 64.29 ₱ | 78.44 ₱ | +22.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 31.25 ₱ | 37.10 ₱ | +18.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 390.00 ₱ | 500.00 ₱ | +28.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 64.83 ₱ | 64.66 ₱ | -0.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 116.11 ₱ | 94.96 ₱ | -18.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 120.00 ₱ | 145.00 ₱ | +20.8 % |
Transportation | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.50 ₱ | 30.00 ₱ | +185.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 436.78 ₱ | 670.80 ₱ | +53.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 ₱ | 40.00 ₱ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 22.13 ₱ | 21.73 ₱ | -1.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 ₱ | 120.00 ₱ | -20.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 275.18 ₱ | 290.53 ₱ | +5.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,435,500.00 ₱ | 1,300,000.00 ₱ | -9.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 925,750.00 ₱ | 1,023,888.89 ₱ | +10.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 4,244.58 ₱ | 5,863.99 ₱ | +38.2 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 8.00 ₱ | 8.14 ₱ | +1.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 2,448.08 ₱ | 2,152.07 ₱ | -12.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,850.00 ₱ | 2,863.64 ₱ | +54.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 462.50 ₱ | 328.75 ₱ | -28.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ₱ | 330.00 ₱ | +32.0 % |
Childcare | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 5,979.17 ₱ | 14,416.67 ₱ | +141.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 132,500.00 ₱ | 700,000.00 ₱ | +428.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,200.00 ₱ | 2,400.00 ₱ | +9.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,187.50 ₱ | 1,668.75 ₱ | +40.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,687.50 ₱ | 4,047.06 ₱ | +9.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,375.00 ₱ | 3,910.00 ₱ | +15.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 28,125.00 ₱ | 30,509.37 ₱ | +8.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 14,000.00 ₱ | 15,588.24 ₱ | +11.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 43,375.00 ₱ | 98,571.43 ₱ | +127.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 28,375.00 ₱ | 43,812.50 ₱ | +54.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 18,464.33 ₱ | 20,245.52 ₱ | +9.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,818.04 ₱ | 14,376.63 ₱ | +410.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 15,333.33 ₱ | 23,926.32 ₱ | +56.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.67 | 8.11 | +5.7 % |
| Last update: | January 2023 | January 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 53 | 165 |
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