Cost of Living Comparison Between Cebu and Manila 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Manila are 1.2% higher than in Cebu (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manila are 12.7% higher than in Cebu | |
| Rent Prices in Manila are 54.1% higher than in Cebu | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 17.0% higher than in Cebu | |
| Groceries Prices in Manila are 8.3% lower than in Cebu | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manila is 39.3% higher than in Cebu | |
Restaurants | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 ₱ | 250.00 ₱ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,344.44 ₱ | 1,600.00 ₱ | +19.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 180.00 ₱ | 200.00 ₱ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 80.00 ₱ | 76.00 ₱ | -5.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 145.00 ₱ | 120.00 ₱ | -17.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 148.38 ₱ | 171.25 ₱ | +15.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 32.22 ₱ | 56.81 ₱ | +76.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 28.29 ₱ | 26.23 ₱ | -7.3 % |
Markets | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 353.94 ₱ | 368.79 ₱ | +4.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 56.23 ₱ | 64.33 ₱ | +14.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 22.43 ₱ | 23.96 ₱ | +6.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 104.93 ₱ | 105.90 ₱ | +0.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 238.14 ₱ | 168.29 ₱ | -29.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 113.15 ₱ | 118.71 ₱ | +4.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 165.06 ₱ | 186.91 ₱ | +13.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 105.34 ₱ | 74.88 ₱ | -28.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 29.03 ₱ | 40.04 ₱ | +37.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 113.50 ₱ | 76.73 ₱ | -32.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 49.90 ₱ | 39.89 ₱ | -20.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 53.78 ₱ | 49.54 ₱ | -7.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 76.94 ₱ | 59.74 ₱ | -22.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 57.00 ₱ | 80.38 ₱ | +41.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 33.75 ₱ | 39.68 ₱ | +17.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 400.00 ₱ | 500.00 ₱ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 65.20 ₱ | 69.82 ₱ | +7.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 116.11 ₱ | 89.95 ₱ | -22.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 140.00 ₱ | 154.00 ₱ | +10.0 % |
Transportation | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 13.50 ₱ | 30.00 ₱ | +122.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 850.00 ₱ | 582.30 ₱ | -31.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 ₱ | 40.00 ₱ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 22.53 ₱ | 22.13 ₱ | -1.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 ₱ | 120.00 ₱ | -20.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 274.49 ₱ | 298.27 ₱ | +8.7 % |
| 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) | 991,750.00 ₱ | 1,057,142.86 ₱ | +6.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,233.72 ₱ | 6,259.07 ₱ | +19.6 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 7.50 ₱ | 8.42 ₱ | +12.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 2,249.60 ₱ | 1,926.37 ₱ | -14.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,850.00 ₱ | 2,500.00 ₱ | +35.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 462.50 ₱ | 363.33 ₱ | -21.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ₱ | 350.00 ₱ | +40.0 % |
Childcare | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 5,979.17 ₱ | 21,190.48 ₱ | +254.4 % |
| 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) | 2,350.00 ₱ | 2,100.00 ₱ | -10.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,166.67 ₱ | 1,640.00 ₱ | +40.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,625.00 ₱ | 4,050.00 ₱ | +11.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,437.50 ₱ | 3,582.14 ₱ | +4.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 25,625.00 ₱ | 31,163.34 ₱ | +21.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 15,000.00 ₱ | 15,333.33 ₱ | +2.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 46,714.29 ₱ | 89,166.67 ₱ | +90.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 25,875.00 ₱ | 38,642.86 ₱ | +49.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 14,980.49 ₱ | 23,358.28 ₱ | +55.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,645.11 ₱ | 14,930.72 ₱ | +221.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 16,000.00 ₱ | 25,136.84 ₱ | +57.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.67 | 7.96 | +3.9 % |
| Last update: | June 2023 | May 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 54 | 174 |
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