Iloilo City is the cheapest of Philippines's 7 priced cities — $495 a month in essentials, 28% below Metro Manila at $689. The average net salary of $206 covers that 0.4×. 102.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at city level. PM2.5 averages 6.3 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 27°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 | $214 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $270 |
| Groceries | $108 |
| Dining out | $66 |
| Utilities | $97 |
| Local transport | $10 |
| Essentials / mo | $495 |
| Avg net salary | $206 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $422 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,141 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Iloilo City, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.43 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $19.46 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $3.24 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.95 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.09 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $1.78 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.68 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.33 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.67 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.20 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.88 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.04 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.08 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.14 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.35 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.07 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.44 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.39 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.82 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.81 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.24 |
| Monthly transit pass | $4.71 |
| Taxi start | $0.73 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.35 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.09 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $69.87 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $27.57 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $9.72 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $9.73 |
| Cinema, one seat | $4.87 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Iloilo City has 102.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (city level). That is the 3rd-highest of 7 Philippines cities we track. Philippines's national figure is 101.7, so Iloilo City runs 1 above 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 | 26.8°C | 30°C | 84% | 72% | 116 mm |
| Feb | 26.9°C | 29.9°C | 81% | 63% | 72 mm |
| Mar | 27.9°C | 31.4°C | 78% | 54% | 47 mm |
| Apr | 29.1°C | 33.6°C | 76% | 55% | 59 mm |
| May | 29.5°C | 35.2°C | 78% | 72% | 121 mm |
| Jun | 28.5°C | 34.4°C | 83% | 87% | 238 mm |
| Jul | 27.9°C | 33.3°C | 85% | 93% | 349 mm |
| Aug | 27.9°C | 33.3°C | 85% | 89% | 306 mm |
| Sep | 27.8°C | 33.4°C | 86% | 89% | 334 mm |
| Oct | 27.8°C | 33.2°C | 85% | 84% | 269 mm |
| Nov | 27.8°C | 32.5°C | 85% | 71% | 134 mm |
| Dec | 27.4°C | 31.5°C | 85% | 74% | 143 mm |
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