Cebu vs Singapore Cost of Living
Cebu (Philippines) · Overall index 26.9 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 191% more expensive than Cebu.
- Rent in Singapore is 429% more expensive than in Cebu.
- Transport in Singapore is 196% more expensive than in Cebu.
| Item | Cebu | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +429% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $498 | $2,802 | +463% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $401 | $1,887 | +371% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,085 | $6,049 | +458% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $653 | $3,490 | +434% |
| Groceries | +139% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.48 | $1.1 | +129% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.61 | $3.89 | +142% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.97 | $4.33 | +120% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.93 | $3.94 | +104% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.51 | $12.9 | +134% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.94 | $12.2 | +147% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.62 | $19.3 | +153% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.11 | $4.93 | +134% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.81 | $1.96 | +142% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.76 | $4.02 | +128% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.15 | $5.53 | +157% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.05 | $2.84 | +170% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.94 | $2.66 | +183% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1 | $2.3 | +130% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.96 | $2.14 | +123% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $6.25 | $14.8 | +137% |
| Transport | +196% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.79 | $2.23 | +182% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $34.2 | $99.1 | +190% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.05 | $3.23 | +208% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.54 | $1.75 | +224% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.27 | $0.78 | +189% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,585 | $24,838 | +189% |
| Dining out | +185% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.54 | $21.6 | +186% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $38.4 | $105 | +173% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.48 | $9.73 | +180% |
| Cappuccino | $1.73 | $4.28 | +147% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.72 | $2.2 | +206% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.46 | $6.69 | +172% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.53 | $7.94 | +214% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.59 | $1.82 | +208% |
| Telecom | +105% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $24.9 | $53.2 | +114% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $29.5 | $55.4 | +88% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.14 | $0.32 | +129% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.58 | $12.9 | +96% |
| Utilities & household | +149% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $59 | $158 | +168% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.22 | +175% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.7 | $4.04 | +138% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.6 | $1.24 | +107% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.28 | $19.2 | +132% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $30.2 | $80.6 | +167% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.36 | $14.4 | +126% |
| Men's haircut | $11.6 | $28.1 | +142% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.37 | $24.6 | +194% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $754 | $1,858 | +146% |
2,931 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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