Cost of living in Cebu City (Philippines) is 36% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Cebu City (Philippines) is 31% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php309 (20 zł) | 52 zł | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php259 (17 zł) | 33 zł | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php133 (9 zł) | 19 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php97 (6 zł) | 4.30 zł | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php147 (9 zł) | 20 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php121 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php465 (30 zł) | 29 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php159 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php162 (10 zł) | 4.38 zł | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php74 (4.77 zł) | 4.72 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php821 (53 zł) | 39 zł | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php88 (5.66 zł) | 12 zł | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php85 (5.42 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Cebu City (Philippines) is 42% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php78,045 (4,998 zł) | 6,371 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php32,119 (2,057 zł) | 6,318 zł | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,040 (323 zł) | 1,049 zł | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php32,493 (2,081 zł) | 3,942 zł | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php18,033 (1,155 zł) | 4,514 zł | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,658 (234 zł) | 554 zł | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,969 (126 zł) | 94 zł | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php24,068 (1,541 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php8,233 (527 zł) | 630 zł | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php244 (16 zł) | 58 zł | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php594 (38 zł) | 73 zł | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Cebu City (Philippines) is 50% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,092 (134 zł) | 416 zł | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php2,076 (133 zł) | 181 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,616 (232 zł) | 406 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,706 (237 zł) | 666 zł | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Cebu City (Philippines) is 24% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,541,770 (98,726 zł) | 121,700 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php72 (4.59 zł) | 6 zł | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,563 (100 zł) | 135 zł | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php399 (26 zł) | 34 zł | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Cebu City (Philippines) is 39% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php323 (21 zł) | 33 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,312 (84 zł) | 41 zł | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php845 (54 zł) | 244 zł | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php203 (13 zł) | 27 zł | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php144 (9 zł) | 21 zł | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php221 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php100 (6 zł) | 15 zł | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php118 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php260 (17 zł) | 81 zł | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Cebu City (Philippines) is 39% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php725 (46 zł) | 115 zł | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php578 (37 zł) | 64 zł | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php4,827 (309 zł) | 388 zł | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,293 (147 zł) | 188 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php268 (17 zł) | 36 zł | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php157 (10 zł) | 19 zł | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php96 (6 zł) | 19 zł | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php20,222 (1,295 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php14 (0.90 zł) | 1.11 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,792 (115 zł) | 176 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php132 (8 zł) | 20 zł | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 372 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
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