Cost of Living Comparison Between Cebu and Manila 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Manila are 2.66% lower than in Cebu (without rent) | |
| Rent Prices in Manila are 76.59% higher than in Cebu | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 2.25% lower than in Cebu | |
| Groceries Prices in Manila are 11.40% lower than in Cebu | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manila is 13.73% lower than in Cebu | |
Restaurants | Cebu[ Edit ] | Manila[ Edit ] | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 180.00 ₱ | 150.00 ₱ | -16.67 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,000.00 ₱ | 1,000.00 ₱ | 0.00 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 150.00 ₱ | 150.00 ₱ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 55.00 ₱ | 80.00 ₱ | +45.45 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 100.00 ₱ | 130.00 ₱ | +30.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 127.31 ₱ | 128.54 ₱ | +0.97 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 41.15 ₱ | 35.61 ₱ | -13.47 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 23.53 ₱ | 21.28 ₱ | -9.58 % |
Markets | Cebu[ Edit ] | Manila[ Edit ] | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 334.84 ₱ | 336.52 ₱ | +0.50 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 59.53 ₱ | 55.49 ₱ | -6.78 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 25.08 ₱ | 23.33 ₱ | -6.98 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 88.18 ₱ | 95.73 ₱ | +8.57 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 166.32 ₱ | 145.86 ₱ | -12.30 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 102.21 ₱ | 90.63 ₱ | -11.33 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 191.54 ₱ | 140.96 ₱ | -26.41 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 65.32 ₱ | 61.34 ₱ | -6.08 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 41.47 ₱ | 37.30 ₱ | -10.07 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 90.72 ₱ | 58.39 ₱ | -35.63 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 45.36 ₱ | 38.38 ₱ | -15.39 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 45.96 ₱ | 43.82 ₱ | -4.66 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 48.76 ₱ | 43.52 ₱ | -10.75 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 75.00 ₱ | 75.35 ₱ | +0.46 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 30.00 ₱ | 37.54 ₱ | +25.14 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 350.00 ₱ | 400.00 ₱ | +14.29 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 54.99 ₱ | 57.41 ₱ | +4.40 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 107.14 ₱ | 90.83 ₱ | -15.22 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 100.00 ₱ | 120.00 ₱ | +20.00 % |
Transportation | Cebu[ Edit ] | Manila[ Edit ] | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 9.00 ₱ | 20.00 ₱ | +122.22 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 385.06 ₱ | 686.33 ₱ | +78.24 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 ₱ | 40.00 ₱ | 0.00 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 21.73 ₱ | 21.73 ₱ | 0.00 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 120.00 ₱ | 120.00 ₱ | +0.00 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 191.40 ₱ | 193.84 ₱ | +1.27 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,350,000.00 ₱ | 1,300,000.00 ₱ | -3.70 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 925,750.00 ₱ | 980,500.00 ₱ | +5.91 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cebu[ Edit ] | Manila[ Edit ] | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 6,354.71 ₱ | 6,410.49 ₱ | +0.88 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 7.43 ₱ | 7.62 ₱ | +2.64 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 2,364.74 ₱ | 2,645.58 ₱ | +11.88 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cebu[ Edit ] | Manila[ Edit ] | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,808.33 ₱ | 2,527.23 ₱ | +39.75 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 450.00 ₱ | 312.50 ₱ | -30.56 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 270.00 ₱ | 300.00 ₱ | +11.11 % |
Childcare | Cebu[ Edit ] | Manila[ Edit ] | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 4,375.00 ₱ | 10,252.19 ₱ | +134.34 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 285,000.00 ₱ | 438,792.20 ₱ | +53.96 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cebu[ Edit ] | Manila[ Edit ] | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,300.00 ₱ | 2,399.71 ₱ | +4.34 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,070.01 ₱ | 1,561.36 ₱ | +45.92 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,800.00 ₱ | 4,249.77 ₱ | +11.84 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,000.00 ₱ | 4,227.27 ₱ | +40.91 % |
Rent Per Month | Cebu[ Edit ] | Manila[ Edit ] | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 23,504.16 ₱ | 33,394.42 ₱ | +42.08 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 14,803.07 ₱ | 16,200.00 ₱ | +9.44 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 45,083.33 ₱ | 106,470.59 ₱ | +136.16 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 26,573.58 ₱ | 38,125.00 ₱ | +43.47 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cebu[ Edit ] | Manila[ Edit ] | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,145.95 ₱ | 14,658.66 ₱ | +31.52 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,710.49 ₱ | 9,464.42 ₱ | +100.92 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cebu[ Edit ] | Manila[ Edit ] | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 18,094.27 ₱ | 18,071.70 ₱ | -0.12 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.67 | 7.88 | -18.53 % |
| Last update: | November 2020 | November 2020 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 89 | 211 |
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| Cost of Living in Pasay | 5.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mandaluyong | 6.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Makati | 7.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dasmarinas | 7.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Quezon City | 7.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Valenzuela | 10.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pasig | 11.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cainta | 11.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bacoor | 12.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Imus | 14.50 miles |
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