Baguio, Philippines
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Baguio, Philippines: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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100%
Quality of life -
20%
Cost of living -
51%
Connectivity -
100%
Weather
55
General
| Currency | PHP |
| Population (in millions) | 0.3 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Camp John Hay, Baguio City |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 8 |
| Top selling local beer | Baguio Pale Ale |
| Most popular local dish | Pinikpikan |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Burnham Park, Mines View Park, Baguio Cathedral |
| Discount airline | Cebu Pacific |
| Major airline | Philippine Airlines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Grab |
| Primary train stations | Baguio City Station, La Trinidad Station, and Tuba Station |
| Primary airports | Loakan Airport, Baguio Airport, and La Trinidad Airport |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | 500000 PHP |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | SM City Baguio, Upper Session Road, Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines |
| 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 | Watsons |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $3,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $14,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 12% |
| Income tax rate | 20% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 30 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 8.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 1000 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), 074-442-2111 (police), 074-442-3111 (ambulance), 074-442- |
| Polution per square meter | 545 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | Not available |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
100%
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62%
Safety, freedom, rights -
84%
Traffic -
250%
Property to income -
38%
Crime -
64%
Healthcare -
100%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₱15,833 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | ₱15,917 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ₱340,000 |
Cost of living
20%
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Purchasing Power
25%
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Rent
8%
-
Food
26%
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Restaurant
18%
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Workspace
72%
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Transport
20%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | ₱16,833.33 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | ₱8,142.86 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | ₱29,500.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | ₱17,750.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | ₱212.50 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | ₱97.83 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | ₱68.33 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | ₱90.50 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | ₱231.67 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | ₱34.17 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₱250.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | ₱61.25 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | ₱142.50 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | ₱150.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | ₱176.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | ₱84.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | ₱74.00 |
| Potato (1kg) | ₱45.68 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | ₱37.50 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | ₱66.40 |
| Tomato (1kg) | ₱46.67 |
| Banana (1kg) | ₱82.86 |
| Onion (1kg) | ₱54.53 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | ₱270.00 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | ₱200.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | ₱725.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | ₱155.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | ₱200.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | ₱100.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | ₱31.67 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | ₱27.50 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | ₱100.00 |
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 | ₱5,129.87 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | ₱7.50 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | ₱2,100.00 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | ₱1,850.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | ₱212.50 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | ₱290.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₱10.50 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | ₱1,000.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | ₱70.98 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | ₱2,050,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | ₱1,316,666.67 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | ₱35.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | ₱14.01 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | ₱110.00 |
