Cost of living in Cebu City (Philippines) is 38% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Cebu City (Philippines) is 36% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php209 (40 kr) | 108 kr | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php186 (36 kr) | 80 kr | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php114 (22 kr) | 58 kr | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (17 kr) | 15 kr | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php116 (22 kr) | 37 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php121 (23 kr) | 30 kr | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php342 (65 kr) | 48 kr | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php138 (26 kr) | 28 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php112 (21 kr) | 12 kr | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php71 (14 kr) | 18 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php513 (98 kr) | 98 kr | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php104 (20 kr) | 20 kr | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php66 (13 kr) | 22 kr | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Cebu City (Philippines) is 42% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php35,953 (6,876 kr) | 13,652 kr | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php23,411 (4,477 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,361 (1,025 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php26,504 (5,069 kr) | 9,105 kr | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php14,379 (2,750 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,688 (514 kr) | 410 kr | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,246 (238 kr) | 275 kr | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,705 (3,195 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php6,499 (1,243 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php346 (66 kr) | 67 kr | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php344 (66 kr) | 203 kr | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Cebu City (Philippines) is 37% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,014 (385 kr) | 937 kr | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,715 (328 kr) | 419 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,056 (584 kr) | 966 kr | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,201 (612 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Cebu City (Philippines) is 35% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,727,230 (330,342 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php74 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,315 (252 kr) | 564 kr | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php198 (38 kr) | 307 kr | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Cebu City (Philippines) is 29% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php241 (46 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php1,287 (246 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php811 (155 kr) | 261 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php231 (44 kr) | 41 kr | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php94 (18 kr) | 31 kr | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php158 (30 kr) | 28 kr | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php92 (18 kr) | 28 kr | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php109 (21 kr) | 21 kr | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php222 (42 kr) | 274 kr | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Cebu City (Philippines) is 41% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cebu City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php677 (129 kr) | 415 kr | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php512 (98 kr) | 267 kr | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,603 (498 kr) | 819 kr | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,653 (316 kr) | 847 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php213 (41 kr) | 138 kr | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php147 (28 kr) | 40 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php87 (17 kr) | 70 kr | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,487 (3,727 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (1.41 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,044 (391 kr) | 286 kr | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php125 (24 kr) | 66 kr | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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