Cebu vs Seoul Cost of Living
Cebu (Philippines) · Overall index 26.9 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 98% more expensive than Cebu.
- Rent in Seoul is 133% more expensive than in Cebu.
- Transport in Seoul is 123% more expensive than in Cebu.
| Item | Cebu | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +133% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $498 | $1,128 | +127% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $401 | $885 | +121% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,085 | $2,631 | +142% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $653 | $1,576 | +141% |
| Groceries | +84% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.48 | $0.97 | +102% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.61 | $3.03 | +88% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.97 | $3.33 | +69% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.93 | $3.32 | +72% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.51 | $9.47 | +72% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.94 | $8.39 | +70% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.62 | $14.8 | +94% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.11 | $4.15 | +97% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.81 | $1.53 | +89% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.76 | $3.36 | +91% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.15 | $3.73 | +73% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.05 | $2.22 | +111% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.94 | $1.86 | +98% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1 | $1.71 | +71% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.96 | $1.67 | +74% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $6.25 | $11.7 | +87% |
| Transport | +123% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.79 | $1.68 | +113% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $34.2 | $68.9 | +101% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.05 | $2.76 | +163% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.54 | $1.34 | +148% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.27 | $0.53 | +96% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,585 | $18,844 | +119% |
| Dining out | +114% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.54 | $14.8 | +96% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $38.4 | $84.8 | +121% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.48 | $7.96 | +129% |
| Cappuccino | $1.73 | $3.11 | +80% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.72 | $1.89 | +163% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.46 | $4.53 | +84% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.53 | $5.53 | +119% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.59 | $1.43 | +142% |
| Telecom | +68% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $24.9 | $45.1 | +81% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $29.5 | $47.3 | +60% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.14 | $0.22 | +57% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.58 | $11.3 | +72% |
| Utilities & household | +91% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $59 | $130 | +120% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.16 | +100% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.7 | $3.13 | +84% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.6 | $1.03 | +72% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.28 | $15.9 | +92% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $30.2 | $60.9 | +102% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.36 | $9.46 | +49% |
| Men's haircut | $11.6 | $22.9 | +97% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.37 | $16.6 | +98% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $754 | $1,561 | +107% |
3,016 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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