Cebu vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Cebu (Philippines) · Overall index 26.9 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 100% more expensive than Cebu.
- Rent in Tokyo is 135% more expensive than in Cebu.
- Transport in Tokyo is 117% more expensive than in Cebu.
| Item | Cebu | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +135% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $498 | $1,307 | +162% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $401 | $782 | +95% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,085 | $2,737 | +152% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $653 | $1,558 | +139% |
| Groceries | +85% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.48 | $0.87 | +81% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.61 | $2.62 | +63% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.97 | $3.43 | +74% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.93 | $3.26 | +69% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.51 | $9.15 | +66% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.94 | $9.77 | +98% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.62 | $14.2 | +86% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.11 | $3.74 | +77% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.81 | $1.62 | +100% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.76 | $3 | +70% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.15 | $4.44 | +107% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.05 | $2.3 | +119% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.94 | $2.06 | +119% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1 | $1.69 | +69% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.96 | $1.8 | +88% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $6.25 | $11.4 | +82% |
| Transport | +117% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.79 | $1.65 | +109% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $34.2 | $75.4 | +120% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.05 | $2.32 | +121% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.54 | $1.23 | +128% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.27 | $0.58 | +115% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,585 | $18,186 | +112% |
| Dining out | +113% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.54 | $13.8 | +83% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $38.4 | $70.3 | +83% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.48 | $7.88 | +126% |
| Cappuccino | $1.73 | $3.87 | +124% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.72 | $1.65 | +129% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.46 | $4.95 | +101% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.53 | $5.82 | +130% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.59 | $1.35 | +129% |
| Telecom | +80% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $24.9 | $41.5 | +67% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $29.5 | $52.1 | +77% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.14 | $0.26 | +86% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.58 | $12.7 | +93% |
| Utilities & household | +93% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $59 | $126 | +114% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.15 | +87% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.7 | $3.07 | +81% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.6 | $1.05 | +75% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.28 | $16.3 | +97% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $30.2 | $62.2 | +106% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.36 | $9.79 | +54% |
| Men's haircut | $11.6 | $23.3 | +101% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.37 | $18.8 | +125% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $754 | $1,434 | +90% |
2,970 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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