Cebu, Philippines
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Cebu, Philippines: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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107%
Quality of life -
25%
Cost of living -
55%
Connectivity -
60%
Weather
38
General
| Currency | PHP |
| Population (in millions) | 3.5 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 20 |
| Top selling local beer | Red Horse |
| Most popular local dish | Lechon |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Magellan's Cross, Basilica del Santo Niño, Cebu Taoist Temple |
| Discount airline | Cebu Pacific |
| Major airline | Cebu Pacific Air |
| Largest ride sharing company | Grab |
| Primary train stations | Cebu City, Danao City, Toledo City |
| Primary airports | Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Sibulan Airport, Tagbilaran Airport |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | 500000 PHP |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store Ayala Center Cebu, Level 2, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park, Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
| Power socket type | A,B |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | Abenson |
| Best internet carrier | PLDT |
| Primary cellular carrier | Globe |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 1,000 PHP |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Mercury |
| Best restaurant chain | Rico's |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $3,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $10,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 12% |
| Income tax rate | 32% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 30 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 8.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 5000 PHP |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | BDO |
| Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 911 (general), 032-255-7560 (police), 032-255-7561 (ambulance), 032-255- |
| Polution per square meter | 1,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion | Christianity |
Quality of life
107%
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48%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
321%
Property to income -
52%
Crime -
61%
Healthcare -
60%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₱15,333 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.67% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | ₱5,979 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ₱132,500 |
Cost of living
25%
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Purchasing Power
19%
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Rent
12%
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Food
39%
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Restaurant
22%
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Workspace
85%
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Transport
36%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | ₱28,125.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | ₱14,000.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | ₱43,375.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | ₱28,375.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | ₱462.50 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | ₱94.82 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | ₱59.12 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | ₱97.18 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | ₱475.00 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | ₱33.12 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₱400.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | ₱64.83 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | ₱116.11 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | ₱120.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | ₱239.33 |
| Apples (1kg) | ₱211.17 |
| Oranges (1kg) | ₱233.64 |
| Potato (1kg) | ₱102.80 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | ₱64.29 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | ₱47.12 |
| Tomato (1kg) | ₱91.25 |
| Banana (1kg) | ₱65.45 |
| Onion (1kg) | ₱138.64 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | ₱340.56 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | ₱150.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | ₱1,384.13 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | ₱180.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | ₱80.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | ₱145.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | ₱28.89 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | ₱25.25 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | ₱158.12 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | ₱4,861.21 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | ₱8.00 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | ₱2,440.81 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | ₱1,850.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | ₱462.50 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | ₱250.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₱10.50 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | ₱442.92 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | ₱72.69 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | ₱1,300,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | ₱991,750.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | ₱40.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | ₱14.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | ₱150.00 |
