Cost of living comparison between Cebu City (Philippines) and Paris (France)
| Food | 56% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cebu City (Philippines) is 56% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Php167 (€3.05) | €15.94 | 81% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php146 (€2.66) | €6.92 | 62% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Php123 (€2.24) | €5.75 | 61% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php64 (€1.16) | €1.28 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | Php65 (€1.19) | €3.14 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php93 (€1.70) | €2.72 | 37% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php80 (€1.46) | €5.78 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php220 (€4.02) | €2.44 | 65% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Php100 (€1.83) | €2.26 | 19% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Php38 (€0.69) | €1.49 | 54% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php800 (€14.63) | €8.60 | 70% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php45 (€0.82) | €2.00 | 59% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php15 (€0.27) | €1.26 | 78% |
| Housing | 66% | ||
| Housing in Cebu City (Philippines) is 66% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Php21,071 (€385) | €2,312 | 83% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php7,750 (€142) | €101 | 40% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Php2,733 (€50) | €30 | 67% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php43,200 (€790) | €602 | 31% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €101 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €8.21 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php500 (€9.14) | €15.05 | 39% |
| Clothes | 56% | ||
| Clothes in Cebu City (Philippines) is 56% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Php2,350 (€43) | €92 | 53% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Php950 (€17.37) | €36 | 52% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Php2,767 (€51) | €73 | 31% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Php625 (€11.43) | €98 | 88% |
| Transportation | 32% | ||
| Transportation in Cebu City (Philippines) is 32% more expensive than in Paris (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php2,200,000 (€40,229) | €16,770 | 140% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php46 (€0.84) | €1.58 | 47% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | €61 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €15.32 | - |
| Personal Care | 13% | ||
| Personal Care in Cebu City (Philippines) is 13% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Php367 (€6.70) | €7.36 | 9% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php85 (€1.55) | €4.62 | 66% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.88 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.01 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php100 (€1.83) | €2.26 | 19% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php65 (€1.19) | €2.54 | 53% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €23 | - |
| Entertainment | 57% | ||
| Entertainment in Cebu City (Philippines) is 57% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php800 (€14.63) | €40 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php310 (€5.67) | €19.42 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php800 (€14.63) | €74 | 80% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Php1,950 (€36) | €63 | 44% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php225 (€4.11) | €10.95 | 62% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | €4.32 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Php43 (€0.79) | €5.12 | 85% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | Php8,000 (€146) | €152 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php5.75 (€0.11) | €0.40 | 74% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Php1,833 (€34) | €74 | 54% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Php37 (€0.67) | €5.95 | 89% |
| TOTAL | 48% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,942 prices entered by 300 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Cebu City (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Paris (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,400
in Paris
you would need to make just about €1,249
(Php68,330)
in Cebu City.