Cebu City ranks 6th of 7 priced cities in Philippines on cost — $682 a month in essentials, 38% above Iloilo City, the cheapest. The average net salary of $347 covers that 0.5×. 102 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at city level. PM2.5 averages 7.4 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 28°C, May 30°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 | $309 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $504 |
| Groceries | $112 |
| Dining out | $97 |
| Utilities | $151 |
| Local transport | $13 |
| Essentials / mo | $682 |
| Avg net salary | $347 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $639 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,087 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Cebu 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 | $24.33 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.05 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.57 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.78 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.27 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.42 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.52 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.00 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.40 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.01 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.04 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.15 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.57 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.46 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.45 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.54 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.43 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.97 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.66 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.24 |
| Monthly transit pass | $12.65 |
| Taxi start | $0.78 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.22 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.26 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $122.99 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $28.31 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $15.20 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $32.98 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.68 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Cebu City has 102 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (city level). That is the 4th-highest of 7 Philippines cities we track. Philippines's national figure is 101.7 — about even.
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 | 27.7°C | 32.5°C | 84% | 75% | 199 mm |
| Feb | 27.7°C | 32.4°C | 82% | 66% | 120 mm |
| Mar | 28.4°C | 33.5°C | 79% | 59% | 104 mm |
| Apr | 29.4°C | 35.1°C | 77% | 60% | 108 mm |
| May | 29.9°C | 36.4°C | 78% | 73% | 196 mm |
| Jun | 29.3°C | 35.7°C | 80% | 86% | 275 mm |
| Jul | 28.9°C | 34.8°C | 81% | 92% | 271 mm |
| Aug | 29.1°C | 34.9°C | 80% | 88% | 186 mm |
| Sep | 28.9°C | 34.8°C | 81% | 89% | 239 mm |
| Oct | 28.8°C | 34.8°C | 82% | 85% | 270 mm |
| Nov | 28.7°C | 34.6°C | 83% | 72% | 242 mm |
| Dec | 28.2°C | 33.7°C | 84% | 76% | 272 mm |
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