Cost of living in Dumaguete City, Philippines

Summary of cost of living in Dumaguete City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Php99,314
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Php39,225
    • 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 Dumaguete City
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Php245
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Php187
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Php117
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Php85
12 eggs, large Php99
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Php65
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Php356
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Php102
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Php82
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Php52
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Php341
2 liters of coca-cola Php52
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Php41
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Php21,951
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Php17,452
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Php3,155
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Php16,171
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Php10,685
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Php2,676
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Php1,359
40” flat screen tv Php23,131
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Php5,759
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) -
Hourly rate for cleaning help -
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Php1,925
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Php1,127
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Php3,384
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Php2,462
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Php1,097,490
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Php59
Monthly ticket public transport Php1,853
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Php167
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Php410
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Php575
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Php111
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) -
4 rolls of toilet paper -
Tube of toothpaste -
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Php164
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Php661
2 tickets to the movies Php467
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Php1,093
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Php119
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Php122
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Php60
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Php21,829
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Php9
1 month of gym membership in business district Php1,094
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Php89
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 35 prices entered by 5 different people.
Latest price update: September 15, 2023

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