Cost of Living in Baguio
Summary of cost of living in Baguio, Philippines:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,740.2$ (102,698.6₱), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 508.9$ (30,032.4₱), excluding rent.
- Baguio is 68.5% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Baguio is, on average, 89.8% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 3.39 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 12.07 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 2.88 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.06 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.69 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.00 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.61 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.34 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.79 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.06 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.47 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.20 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.83 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.67 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 3.65 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.09 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.72 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.03 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.50 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.79 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.88 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.62 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.63 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.32 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.17 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3.09 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.25 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 13.56 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 0.85 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 0.41 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 2.29 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.08 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 23,722.78 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 23,157.96 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 149.39 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 31.13 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 24.06 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 22.71 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 5.65 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 5.08 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 144.97 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 4,518.63 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 30.71 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 20.76 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 61.43 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 59.31 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 359.23 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 128.50 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 508.35 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 244.01 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 236.13 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 128.76 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 262.65 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.50 |
Prices in Baguio
This city had 357 entries in the past 12 months by 34 different contributors.
Last update: 12 August 2025
Last update: 12 August 2025
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