Baguio City ranks 4th of 7 priced cities in Philippines on cost — $558 a month in essentials, 13% above Iloilo City, the cheapest. The average net salary of $185 covers that 0.3×. 100.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at city level. PM2.5 averages 6.6 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 18°C, May 21°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $200 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $411 |
| Groceries | $92 |
| Dining out | $86 |
| Utilities | $167 |
| Local transport | $13 |
| Essentials / mo | $558 |
| Avg net salary | $185 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $472 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $854 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Baguio City, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.05 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $17.03 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $2.85 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.84 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.01 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $1.62 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.59 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.33 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.68 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.16 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.01 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.09 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $5.19 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.48 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.30 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.60 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.07 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.74 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.78 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.52 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.24 |
| Monthly transit pass | $12.98 |
| Taxi start | $0.81 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.24 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.19 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $142.99 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $23.84 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.84 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $21.73 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.27 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Baguio City has 100.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (city level). That is the 5th-highest of 7 Philippines cities we track. Philippines's national figure is 101.7, so Baguio City runs 1 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.4°C | 19.6°C | 82% | 55% | 66 mm |
| Feb | 18.4°C | 19.6°C | 81% | 48% | 52 mm |
| Mar | 19.5°C | 21.2°C | 81% | 46% | 56 mm |
| Apr | 20.6°C | 22.8°C | 81% | 48% | 102 mm |
| May | 21.2°C | 23.7°C | 82% | 67% | 242 mm |
| Jun | 20.9°C | 23.4°C | 84% | 80% | 383 mm |
| Jul | 20.3°C | 22.4°C | 86% | 87% | 752 mm |
| Aug | 20.1°C | 22.2°C | 87% | 91% | 681 mm |
| Sep | 20.2°C | 22.4°C | 86% | 85% | 486 mm |
| Oct | 20.2°C | 22.2°C | 85% | 76% | 410 mm |
| Nov | 20°C | 22°C | 83% | 59% | 146 mm |
| Dec | 19.4°C | 21.1°C | 83% | 61% | 134 mm |
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