Should I move to Cebu?

Cebu, Philippines has a cost of living 79.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 20.5). It is ranked #491 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 29.9 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Cebu?

The cost of living in Cebu is 79.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 20.5). Groceries are 62.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 77.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately PHP 31,844 per month. Local purchasing power index is 29.9 (NYC = 100).

🇵🇭 Philippines · #491 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Cebu?

79.5% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-79.5%

vs NYC

PHP 31,844

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

29.9

Koopkracht

Very weak

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Cebu?

Kostenverdeling: Cebu

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

20.5 Affordable

Huur

11.5 Very affordable

Boodschappen

37.5 Affordable

Restaurants

22.3 Very affordable

Koopkracht

29.9 Very weak

Huur in Cebu

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum PHP 31,844/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum PHP 19,032/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum PHP 66,964/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum PHP 39,364/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 40% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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