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

Custo de Vida em Cebu

12.0% abaixo da média de Philippines

Classificada em #491 de 577 cidades · Mais cara do que 14.9% das cidades mundialmente

-12.0%

Custo de Vida

-18.4%

Renda

-4.1%

Supermercado

-16.9%

Poder de Compra

Comparado com a média de Philippines · Ver ranking de Philippines →

Preços de Renda em Cebu

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	PHP 31,844/mo ≈ $507	PHP 19,032/mo ≈ $303	40%
3 Quartos	PHP 66,964/mo ≈ $1,067	PHP 39,364/mo ≈ $627	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