Cost of living in Cebu City, Philippines

Summary of cost of living in Cebu City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Php157,461
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Php80,662
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Cebu City
Current as of Jul 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Php309
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Php259
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Php133
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Php97
12 eggs, large Php147
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Php121
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Php465
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Php159
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Php162
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Php74
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Php821
2 liters of coca-cola Php88
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Php85
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Php78,045
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Php32,119
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Php5,040
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Php32,493
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Php18,033
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Php3,658
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Php1,969
40” flat screen tv Php24,068
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Php8,233
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Php244
Hourly rate for cleaning help Php594
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Php2,092
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Php2,076
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Php3,616
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Php3,706
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Php1,541,770
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Php72
Monthly ticket public transport Php1,563
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Php400
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Php323
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Php1,312
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Php845
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Php203
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Php144
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Php221
4 rolls of toilet paper Php100
Tube of toothpaste Php118
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Php260
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Php725
2 tickets to the movies Php578
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Php4,827
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Php2,293
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Php268
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Php157
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Php96
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Php20,222
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Php14
1 month of gym membership in business district Php1,792
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Php132
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 130 prices entered by 7 different people.
Latest price update: July 08, 2025

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