Dumaguete ranks 2nd of 7 priced cities in Philippines on cost — $507 a month in essentials, 2% above Iloilo City, the cheapest. The average net salary of $287 covers that 0.6×. 97.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at city level. PM2.5 averages 5.5 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 26°C, Apr 28°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 | $212 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $239 |
| Groceries | $101 |
| Dining out | $83 |
| Utilities | $95 |
| Local transport | $16 |
| Essentials / mo | $507 |
| Avg net salary | $287 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $360 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $434 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Dumaguete, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $3.89 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $16.22 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.05 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.34 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.18 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $1.95 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.69 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.43 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.66 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.33 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.90 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.82 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $8.76 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.44 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.62 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.30 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.30 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.54 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.35 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.57 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.41 |
| Monthly transit pass | $9.97 |
| Taxi start | $0.73 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.16 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.03 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $68.12 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $26.62 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $9.97 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $24.41 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.76 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Dumaguete has 97.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (city level). That is the 6th-highest of 7 Philippines cities we track. Philippines's national figure is 101.7, so Dumaguete runs 4 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 | 26.5°C | 30.6°C | 83% | 74% | 168 mm |
| Feb | 26.6°C | 30.5°C | 81% | 67% | 101 mm |
| Mar | 27.5°C | 31.7°C | 77% | 59% | 80 mm |
| Apr | 28.4°C | 33.1°C | 75% | 62% | 106 mm |
| May | 28.4°C | 34.1°C | 79% | 76% | 186 mm |
| Jun | 27.6°C | 33.4°C | 83% | 88% | 282 mm |
| Jul | 27.2°C | 32.6°C | 84% | 91% | 343 mm |
| Aug | 27.3°C | 32.7°C | 84% | 89% | 265 mm |
| Sep | 27.2°C | 32.6°C | 84% | 90% | 332 mm |
| Oct | 27.2°C | 32.6°C | 85% | 86% | 318 mm |
| Nov | 27.2°C | 32.3°C | 85% | 74% | 186 mm |
| Dec | 26.9°C | 31.7°C | 85% | 75% | 214 mm |
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