Cost of Living in Iloilo

Summary of cost of living in Iloilo, Philippines:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,707.2$ (101,258.6₱), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 473.9$ (28,109.3₱), excluding rent.
  • Iloilo is 72.2% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Iloilo is, on average, 90.4% lower than in New York.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 2.53 $ 1.69-5.06
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 16.02 $ 9.27-33.72
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 3.37 $ 2.53-3.37
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 1.14 $ 0.67-3.37
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.85 $ 1.18-2.53
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 1.97 $ 0.84-2.53
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 0.66 $ 0.51-1.26
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.31 $ 0.20-0.84
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.74 $ 0.94-2.36
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.09 $ 0.92-1.38
White Rice (1 lb) 0.41 $ 0.31-0.46
Eggs (12, Large Size) 2.12 $ 1.32-3.03
Local Cheese (1 lb) 2.55 $ 1.91-3.82
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 1.95 $ 1.16-2.29
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 2.98 $ 1.68-3.44
Apples (1 lb) 1.58 $ 0.76-2.29
Bananas (1 lb) 0.51 $ 0.23-1.01
Oranges (1 lb) 1.44 $ 0.76-2.68
Tomatoes (1 lb) 0.68 $ 0.31-1.15
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.13 $ 0.67-1.76
Onions (1 lb) 1.33 $ 0.67-2.14
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.57 $ 0.51-2.53
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.84 $ 0.42-1.69
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 5.90 $ 5.06-8.43
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.24 $ 0.76-1.43
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.35 $ 1.01-1.69
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 3.03 $ 2.12-3.37
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.23 $ 0.19-0.25
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 4.89 $ 2.20-7.59
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 0.76 $ 0.67-0.84
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 0.59 $ 0.38-0.64
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 2.53 $ 2.53-2.53
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.04 $ 0.96-1.10
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 22,592.68 $ 22,592.68-22,592.68
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 20,451.43 $ 20,451.43-20,451.43
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 72.63 $ 49.61-101.16
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 29.66 $ 10.10-42.13
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 28.66 $ 25.29-47.19
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 21.92 $ 10.12-33.72
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 0.00 $
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 5.06 $ 4.72-6.74
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 33.72 $
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ?
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 42.15 $ 25.29-59.01
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 21.91 $ 18.53-25.29
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 59.01 $ 33.72-84.30
Men's Leather Business Shoes 25.29 $
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 280.30 $ 109.59-438.37
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 187.99 $ 84.30-252.90
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,185.83 $ 505.81-1,525.85
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 404.64 $ 303.48-438.37
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 286.64 $ 133.14-538.82
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 101.81 $ 78.32-125.31
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 218.75 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 7.33 7.00-8.00

Prices in Iloilo

This city had 97 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 10 January 2026
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2 Comments so far
Anonymous on Nov 29, 2025:
Iloilo City is one of the cleanest cities in the Philippines. It promotes sustainable living and has the longest walkable/ bikable linear part in the country. Food is great, the city being a UNESCO city for gastronomy. Entrance fees for resorts are very affordable. Hotels and condos for rent abound.
Grab cars, mini-buses, jeepneys abound. There are also vehicles for rent.
Anonymous on Jul 03, 2024:
The Philippines is the worst country on the planet. The internet rarely works, warm water is a luxury, and water pressure remains abysmally low. Insects and dirt pervade every corner. The roads are a chaotic mess, and Pinay girls will drain your wallet. Their extensive network of relatives will perpetually descend upon you, devouring everything you’ve purchased. Even in the West, I spend three times less than I do here. In Malaysia, Thailand, or Vietnam, you can secure a far superior condo for significantly less money. Almost everyone will attempt to overcharge you—two to three times the usual rate—once they identify you as a foreigner. I struggle to recall encountering a worse country in my entire life than the Philippines. It’s that dreadful. While abroad, people strive to earn money through hard work, in the Philippines, many resort to duping foreigners, hoping for easy gains.