Cost of Living Comparison Between Cebu and Manila 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Manila is 11.0% higher than in Cebu (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Manila is 24.7% higher than in Cebu | |
| Rent Prices in Manila are 92.8% higher than in Cebu | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 33.3% higher than in Cebu | |
| Groceries Prices in Manila are 10.2% higher than in Cebu | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manila is 1.2% higher than in Cebu | |
Restaurants | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 ₱ | 300.00 ₱ | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,000.00 ₱ | 1,800.00 ₱ | +80.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 ₱ | 250.00 ₱ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 70.00 ₱ | 75.00 ₱ | +7.1 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 100.00 ₱ | 150.00 ₱ | +50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 143.97 ₱ | 161.82 ₱ | +12.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 45.22 ₱ | 51.20 ₱ | +13.2 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 31.71 ₱ | 28.82 ₱ | -9.1 % |
Markets | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 106.65 ₱ | 105.25 ₱ | -1.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 75.35 ₱ | 79.29 ₱ | +5.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 57.12 ₱ | 55.08 ₱ | -3.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 121.60 ₱ | 121.90 ₱ | +0.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 540.00 ₱ | 622.09 ₱ | +15.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 302.57 ₱ | 303.22 ₱ | +0.2 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 400.00 ₱ | 514.42 ₱ | +28.6 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 180.00 ₱ | 196.76 ₱ | +9.3 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 82.43 ₱ | 103.94 ₱ | +26.1 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 194.68 ₱ | 196.80 ₱ | +1.1 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 115.83 ₱ | 126.29 ₱ | +9.0 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 148.33 ₱ | 156.53 ₱ | +5.5 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 220.00 ₱ | 197.17 ₱ | -10.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 55.00 ₱ | 95.06 ₱ | +72.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 42.67 ₱ | 46.56 ₱ | +9.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 422.50 ₱ | 500.00 ₱ | +18.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 74.64 ₱ | 82.61 ₱ | +10.7 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 147.50 ₱ | 104.75 ₱ | -29.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 150.00 ₱ | 185.00 ₱ | +23.3 % |
Transportation | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 ₱ | 35.00 ₱ | +133.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 850.00 ₱ | 582.30 ₱ | -31.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 44.50 ₱ | 42.00 ₱ | -5.6 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 14.00 ₱ | 13.75 ₱ | -1.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 ₱ | 140.00 ₱ | -6.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 66.44 ₱ | 64.16 ₱ | -3.4 % |
| 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) | 1,317,000.00 ₱ | 1,152,222.22 ₱ | -12.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 6,267.86 ₱ | 8,155.09 ₱ | +30.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2,166.00 ₱ | 1,549.56 ₱ | -28.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,936.33 ₱ | 1,689.41 ₱ | -12.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,750.00 ₱ | 2,381.82 ₱ | +36.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 216.67 ₱ | 350.00 ₱ | +61.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 335.00 ₱ | 450.00 ₱ | +34.3 % |
Childcare | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 15,333.33 ₱ | 28,300.00 ₱ | +84.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 193,333.33 ₱ | 828,571.43 ₱ | +328.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,542.86 ₱ | 1,953.77 ₱ | -23.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,366.67 ₱ | 1,559.90 ₱ | +14.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,000.00 ₱ | 4,341.58 ₱ | +8.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,583.33 ₱ | 3,749.88 ₱ | +4.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 24,666.67 ₱ | 28,006.28 ₱ | +13.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 13,800.00 ₱ | 13,750.00 ₱ | -0.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 36,000.00 ₱ | 98,333.25 ₱ | +173.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 22,500.00 ₱ | 46,909.00 ₱ | +108.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cebu Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 197,407.52 ₱ | 207,500.00 ₱ | +5.1 % |
| 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) | 24,302.75 ₱ | 30,666.35 ₱ | +26.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.67 | 7.48 | -2.5 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 54 | 188 |
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