Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Cebu 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Cebu are 5.5% lower than in Manila (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Cebu are 15.0% lower than in Manila | |
| Rent Prices in Cebu are 36.7% lower than in Manila | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cebu are 18.4% lower than in Manila | |
| Groceries Prices in Cebu are 3.9% higher than in Manila | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cebu is 24.9% lower than in Manila | |
Restaurants | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 ₱ | 150.00 ₱ | -40.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,600.00 ₱ | 1,366.84 ₱ | -14.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 ₱ | 180.00 ₱ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 78.00 ₱ | 80.00 ₱ | +2.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.00 ₱ | 145.00 ₱ | +20.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 169.04 ₱ | 158.12 ₱ | -6.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 55.98 ₱ | 28.89 ₱ | -48.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 26.09 ₱ | 25.25 ₱ | -3.2 % |
Markets | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 358.76 ₱ | 358.95 ₱ | +0.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 65.65 ₱ | 53.64 ₱ | -18.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 23.14 ₱ | 21.38 ₱ | -7.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 103.91 ₱ | 97.18 ₱ | -6.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 169.38 ₱ | 215.46 ₱ | +27.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 115.08 ₱ | 108.56 ₱ | -5.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 180.03 ₱ | 154.47 ₱ | -14.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 72.75 ₱ | 95.78 ₱ | +31.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 37.33 ₱ | 29.69 ₱ | -20.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 76.19 ₱ | 105.98 ₱ | +39.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 36.88 ₱ | 41.39 ₱ | +12.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 49.09 ₱ | 46.63 ₱ | -5.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 53.64 ₱ | 62.88 ₱ | +17.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 77.62 ₱ | 64.29 ₱ | -17.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 37.23 ₱ | 33.12 ₱ | -11.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₱ | 400.00 ₱ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 66.66 ₱ | 64.83 ₱ | -2.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 98.59 ₱ | 116.11 ₱ | +17.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 150.00 ₱ | 120.00 ₱ | -20.0 % |
Transportation | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₱ | 10.50 ₱ | -65.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 672.30 ₱ | 437.39 ₱ | -34.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 ₱ | 40.00 ₱ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 21.73 ₱ | 22.53 ₱ | +3.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 120.00 ₱ | 150.00 ₱ | +25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 287.85 ₱ | 275.18 ₱ | -4.4 % |
| 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) | 1,023,888.89 ₱ | 991,750.00 ₱ | -3.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,969.25 ₱ | 4,861.21 ₱ | -18.6 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 8.27 ₱ | 8.00 ₱ | -3.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 2,132.92 ₱ | 2,436.96 ₱ | +14.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,807.69 ₱ | 1,850.00 ₱ | -34.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 328.75 ₱ | 462.50 ₱ | +40.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 350.00 ₱ | 250.00 ₱ | -28.6 % |
Childcare | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 21,190.48 ₱ | 5,979.17 ₱ | -71.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 700,000.00 ₱ | 132,500.00 ₱ | -81.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,177.78 ₱ | 2,200.00 ₱ | +1.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,729.41 ₱ | 1,187.50 ₱ | -31.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,068.42 ₱ | 3,687.50 ₱ | -9.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,832.14 ₱ | 3,375.00 ₱ | -11.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 30,723.09 ₱ | 28,125.00 ₱ | -8.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 16,000.00 ₱ | 14,000.00 ₱ | -12.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 91,428.57 ₱ | 43,375.00 ₱ | -52.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 41,625.00 ₱ | 28,375.00 ₱ | -31.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 23,358.28 ₱ | 18,464.33 ₱ | -21.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 14,376.63 ₱ | 3,483.84 ₱ | -75.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Manila Edit |
Cebu Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 24,033.33 ₱ | 15,333.33 ₱ | -36.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.11 | 7.67 | -5.4 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 162 | 43 |
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