12.0% below the Philippines average
Ranked #491 of 577 cities · More expensive than 14.9% of cities worldwide
Compared to Philippines average · See Philippines ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | PHP 31,844/mo ≈ $505 | PHP 19,032/mo ≈ $302 | 40% |
| 3-Bedroom | PHP 66,964/mo ≈ $1,063 | PHP 39,364/mo ≈ $625 | 41% |
Cebu has a cost of living index of 20.5 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Cebu is affordable by global standards (ranked #491 of 577 cities). It is 12.0% cheaper than the Philippines average, based on 4 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is affordable. The best value is rent and the priciest is groceries.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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