Cost of living in Cebu City (Philippines) is 39% cheaper than in Damascus (Syria)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Cebu City (Philippines) is 39% cheaper than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php209 (9,383 £) | 16,908 £ | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php186 (8,327 £) | 25,507 £ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php114 (5,113 £) | 15,865 £ | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (3,884 £) | 5,471 £ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php114 (5,117 £) | 11,811 £ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php121 (5,427 £) | 3,861 £ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php342 (15,307 £) | 11,902 £ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php138 (6,161 £) | 4,483 £ | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php112 (5,006 £) | 3,868 £ | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php71 (3,178 £) | 10,726 £ | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php513 (22,964 £) | 22,098 £ | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php104 (4,642 £) | 5,438 £ | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php66 (2,944 £) | 1,672 £ | + 76% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Cebu City (Philippines) is 38% cheaper than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php35,953 (1,610,341 £) | 2,266,120 £ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php23,411 (1,048,557 £) | 1,023,070 £ | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,361 (240,102 £) | 785,722 £ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php26,504 (1,187,129 £) | 1,927,480 £ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php14,379 (644,014 £) | 1,281,530 £ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,688 (120,416 £) | 407,505 £ | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,246 (55,826 £) | 36,580 £ | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,705 (748,227 £) | 2,423,240 £ | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php6,499 (291,087 £) | 984,937 £ | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php346 (15,493 £) | 19,256 £ | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php344 (15,410 £) | 20,000 £ | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Cebu City (Philippines) is 71% cheaper than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Damascus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,014 (90,221 £) | 136,717 £ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,715 (76,833 £) | 359,048 £ | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,056 (136,876 £) | 269,748 £ | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,201 (143,380 £) | 236,715 £ | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Cebu City (Philippines) is 13% cheaper than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,727,230 (77,362,710 £) | 81,598,000 £ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php74 (3,313 £) | 5,610 £ | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,315 (58,911 £) | 50,139 £ | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php198 (8,857 £) | 23,162 £ | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Cebu City (Philippines) is about the same as in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php241 (10,790 £) | 4,257 £ | + 153% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,287 (57,633 £) | 6,632 £ | + 769% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php811 (36,309 £) | 50,000 £ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php231 (10,329 £) | 7,982 £ | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php94 (4,203 £) | 11,560 £ | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php158 (7,073 £) | 11,251 £ | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php92 (4,117 £) | 6,185 £ | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php109 (4,902 £) | 7,645 £ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php222 (9,934 £) | 45,529 £ | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Cebu City (Philippines) is 55% cheaper than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php677 (30,301 £) | 60,604 £ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php512 (22,922 £) | 29,340 £ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,603 (116,608 £) | 180,000 £ | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,653 (74,055 £) | 281,413 £ | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php213 (9,525 £) | 33,248 £ | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php147 (6,582 £) | 25,504 £ | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php87 (3,919 £) | 44,234 £ | - 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,487 (872,819 £) | 2,029,040 £ | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (329 £) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,044 (91,559 £) | 41,057 £ | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php125 (5,598 £) | 13,121 £ | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 311 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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