Cost of living in Dumaguete City, Philippines vs Limassol, Cyprus
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 49% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php261 (€4.42) | €13 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php169 (€2.87) | €7 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php113 (€1.90) | €4.80 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (€1.35) | €1.48 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | Php92 (€1.56) | €3.68 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php69 (€1.16) | €1.58 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php317 (€5.36) | €3.59 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php110 (€1.86) | €1.77 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php98 (€1.66) | €0.81 | + 105% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php49 (€0.82) | €1.31 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php388 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php54 (€0.91) | €2.17 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php42 (€0.72) | €1.34 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 55% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php21,600 (€365) | €1,152 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php15,725 (€266) | €844 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,070 (€69) | €170 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php15,327 (€259) | €701 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php11,190 (€189) | €523 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,648 (€45) | €79 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,395 (€24) | €28 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php23,131 (€391) | €421 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,759 (€97) | €109 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php324 (€5.48) | €7 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php100 (€1.69) | €6 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 44% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,925 (€33) | €63 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,127 (€19) | €35 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,384 (€57) | €71 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php2,462 (€42) | €89 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 22% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php975,000 (€16,492) | €15,286 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (€0.85) | €1.21 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,876 (€32) | €42 | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php236 (€4.00) | €12 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 55% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (€2.82) | €4.55 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php410 (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php529 (€9) | €50 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php217 (€3.66) | €3.53 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php111 (€1.88) | €3.60 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php150 (€2.54) | €3.64 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php56 (€0.95) | €1.97 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php62 (€1.05) | €2.40 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php183 (€3.09) | €13 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 49% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php661 (€11) | €37 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php467 (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,200 (€20) | €26 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,093 (€18) | €44 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php119 (€2.01) | €8 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php122 (€2.06) | €2.93 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php60 (€1.02) | €2.96 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,600 (€332) | €504 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php10 (€0.16) | €0.09 | + 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,094 (€18) | €59 | - 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php89 (€1.50) | €4.77 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 45% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Limassol you would need to make just about €1,938 (Php114,564) in Dumaguete City.
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