How expensive is Cebu compared to the rest of Philippines?

Cebu ranks #491 out of 577 cities globally. It is 12.0% cheaper than the Philippines average, based on 4 cities. The rent index is 11.5 and local purchasing power is 29.9.

What is the average rent in Cebu?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Cebu city centre costs approximately PHP 31,844 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to PHP 19,032 (saving 40%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around PHP 66,964.

Is Cebu affordable to live in?

Cebu is affordable by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇵🇭 Philippines · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Cebu

12.0% onder het Philippines-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #491 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 14.9% van de steden wereldwijd

-12.0%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-18.4%

Huur

-4.1%

Boodschappen

-16.9%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Cebu

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	PHP 31,844/mo ≈ $505	PHP 19,032/mo ≈ $302	40%
3-Kamer	PHP 66,964/mo ≈ $1,063	PHP 39,364/mo ≈ $625	41%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

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.

20.5

Index

Sources

3.2

Gap between sources