Cebu vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Cebu (Philippines) · Overall index 26.9 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 180% more expensive than Cebu.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 405% more expensive than in Cebu.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 189% more expensive than in Cebu.
| Item | Cebu | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +405% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $498 | $2,572 | +416% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $401 | $1,975 | +393% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,085 | $5,236 | +383% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $653 | $3,501 | +436% |
| Groceries | +128% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.48 | $1.19 | +148% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.61 | $3.67 | +128% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.97 | $4.36 | +121% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.93 | $3.93 | +104% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.51 | $11.9 | +116% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.94 | $11.5 | +133% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.62 | $15 | +97% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.11 | $4.97 | +136% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.81 | $1.74 | +115% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.76 | $3.99 | +127% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.15 | $5.29 | +146% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.05 | $2.49 | +137% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.94 | $2.2 | +134% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1 | $2.49 | +149% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.96 | $2.3 | +140% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $6.25 | $13.7 | +119% |
| Transport | +189% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.79 | $2.38 | +201% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $34.2 | $104 | +204% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.05 | $2.97 | +183% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.54 | $1.71 | +217% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.27 | $0.76 | +181% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,585 | $21,733 | +153% |
| Dining out | +174% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.54 | $20.9 | +177% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $38.4 | $99.9 | +160% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.48 | $10.2 | +193% |
| Cappuccino | $1.73 | $4.36 | +152% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.72 | $2.41 | +235% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.46 | $5.48 | +123% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.53 | $7.05 | +179% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.59 | $1.74 | +195% |
| Telecom | +102% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $24.9 | $48.9 | +96% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $29.5 | $59.2 | +101% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.14 | $0.3 | +114% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.58 | $13 | +98% |
| Utilities & household | +145% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $59 | $136 | +131% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.18 | +125% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.7 | $4.39 | +158% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.6 | $1.39 | +132% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.28 | $21.8 | +163% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $30.2 | $78.7 | +161% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.36 | $13.3 | +109% |
| Men's haircut | $11.6 | $30.2 | +160% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.37 | $24.4 | +192% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $754 | $1,684 | +123% |
3,211 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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