Travel budget and cost of living in Cebu City (Cebu) how much does a trip cost?

Cebu City travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Cebu City

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cebu City for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Cebu City compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Cebu City in 2024 is 54% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Cebu City in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Cebu City by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cebu City

Lunch

$ 4.5/person
($ 2.7 to $ 6)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 8.9/person
($ 7.2 to $ 14)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 3.6/person
($ 2.7 to $ 4.1)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 5.4)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.3 to $ 1.5)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cebu City

1-star hotel

$ 53/night
($ 19 to $ 203)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182

2-star hotel

$ 42/night
($ 13 to $ 326)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 63/night
($ 17 to $ 437)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240

4-star hotel

$ 113/night
($ 41 to $ 367)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322

5-star hotel

$ 129/night
($ 56 to $ 392)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 42/month
($ 13 to $ 213)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Room with kitchen

$ 82/month
($ 19 to $ 535)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 93/month
($ 21 to $ 530)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Cottage or guest house

$ 51/month
($ 27 to $ 202)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Family room

$ 104/month
($ 23 to $ 601)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Cebu City

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.1)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 2.6)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 5.5/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 6.3)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.5)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.6)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.7/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Cebu City

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.2/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.8
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 69/24hrs
($ 35 to $ 158)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Cebu City

Cinema

$ 6/ticket
($ 4.5 to $ 8.9)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 3.9/hr
($ 0.9 to $ 8.9)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cebu City

Cigarettes

$ 2.7/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 3.8)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 46
($ 28 to $ 55)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 25
($ 15 to $ 37)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Manila

$ 669
(fair price: $ 554)

Melbourne → Manila

$ 640
(fair price: $ 510)

Los Angeles → Manila

$ 1308
(fair price: $ 1125)

Toronto → Manila

$ 1519
(fair price: $ 1250)

Vancouver → Manila

$ 1493
(fair price: $ 1233)

New York City → Manila

$ 1311
(fair price: $ 1091)