Cost of Living in Cebu
Country: Philippines · Currency: PHP
Overall
26.9
Rent
13.2
Groceries
34.5
Dining out
27.7
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $498 | 19 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $401 | 60 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,085 | 18 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $653 | 23 data points |
Average prices in Cebu
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $498 | 19 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $401 | 60 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,085 | 18 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $653 | 23 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.48 | 51 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $1.61 | 41 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.97 | 56 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $1.93 | 36 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.51 | 22 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.94 | 40 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.62 | 46 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.11 | 60 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.81 | 16 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.76 | 52 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.15 | 49 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.05 | 44 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.94 | 42 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1 | 11 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.96 | 36 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $6.25 | 41 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.79 | 55 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $34.2 | 11 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.05 | 37 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $0.54 | 44 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.27 | 13 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,585 | 25 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.54 | 18 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $38.4 | 14 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.48 | 23 data points |
| Cappuccino | $1.73 | 36 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.72 | 24 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.46 | 5 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.53 | 59 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.59 | 15 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $24.9 | 15 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $29.5 | 34 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.14 | 24 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.58 | 50 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $59 | 21 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | 45 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.7 | 26 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.6 | 43 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.28 | 12 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $30.2 | 40 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.36 | 32 data points |
| Men's haircut | $11.6 | 36 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.37 | 16 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $754 | 23 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15