Living in Cebu

Cebu

Spanish forts, modern towers and great food
Photo by Zany Jadraque
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Cebus historical Spanish forts tower over a city buzzing with activity. Head to its markets, where vendors peddle goods from fresh produce to local delights. Yet, amidst the madness, Cebu has a distinctly Filipino warmth. Visit ancient churches, wander through busy streets, and plunge into the crystal-clear waters that surround it.

The Good

  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • ☀️ Fantastic weather
  • 💸 Very affordable

The Bad

  • 📡 Unreliable wifi

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Cebu
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Philippines
0%
cheaper than Philippines median
59th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Cebu is the 3rd most expensive place (out of 5) to live in Philippines
  • The average salary in Cebu is
  • It's about 6% more expensive to live in Cebu than it is Medellin
  • You can expect to spend around $844.76 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
--
Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

OK

Cebu has moderate crime rates, with petty crime being common in urban areas; exercise caution, especially at night.

Internet speed

OK

Download
35Mbps
Upload
8.6Mbps
Latency
29.6ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is hot with temperatures around 32°

Average temperatures

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