Cheapest priced cityIloilo City$495 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityMetro Manila$689 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$229across 7 priced cities
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City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| City | Essentials | 1-bed outside | 1-bed centre | Groceries | Dining | Utilities | Transport | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iloilo City | $495 | $214 | $270 | $108 | $66 | $97 | $10 | $206 |
| Dumaguete | $507 | $212 | $239 | $101 | $83 | $95 | $16 | $287 |
| Davao City | $550 | $175 | $281 | $106 | $114 | $141 | $14 | $217 |
| Baguio City | $558 | $200 | $411 | $92 | $86 | $167 | $13 | $185 |
| Angeles City | $578 | $201 | $350 | $89 | $74 | $204 | $10 | $299 |
| Cebu City | $682 | $309 | $504 | $112 | $97 | $151 | $13 | $347 |
| Metro Manila | $689 | $290 | $539 | $116 | $124 | $146 | $13 | $469 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
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