Cost of Living Comparison Between Baguio and Cavite Cost of Living Comparison Between Baguio and Cavite

😐 Solo nomad: Baguio is 16% more expensive than Cavite without rent, and 32.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Baguio is 20.8% more expensive than Cavite without rent, and 7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Baguio
Cavite
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.45 β‚±192
$2.64 β‚±147
30.68%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$13.35 β‚±743
$13.19 β‚±734
1.21%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.68 β‚±149
$2.6 β‚±145
3.08%
Cappuccino
$2.37 β‚±132
$1.89 β‚±105
25.40%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.64 β‚±35.77
$0.64 β‚±35.55
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 β‚±20.77
$0.34 β‚±18.67
8.82%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.45 β‚±81
$1.27 β‚±71
14.17%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.92 β‚±107
$1.72 β‚±95.8
11.63%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Baguio
Cavite
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.84 β‚±102
$1.7 β‚±94.5
8.24%
White Bread (500g)
$1.19 β‚±66
$1.23 β‚±68.5
-3.25%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.11 β‚±61.8
$1.05 β‚±58.2
5.71%
Eggs
$2.24 β‚±125
$2.27 β‚±126
-1.32%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.06 β‚±505
$7.29 β‚±406
24.28%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.91 β‚±218
$3.74 β‚±208
4.55%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.79 β‚±490
$7.21 β‚±402
21.91%
Apples (1kg)
$2.75 β‚±153
$2.6 β‚±145
5.77%
Banana (1kg)
$1.8 β‚±100
$1.29 β‚±71.9
39.53%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.28 β‚±127
$2.27 β‚±127
0.44%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.21 β‚±67.1
$1.18 β‚±65.4
2.54%
Potato (1kg)
$1.87 β‚±104
$1.83 β‚±102
2.19%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 β‚±122
$1.67 β‚±93
31.14%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.69 β‚±38.26
$0.6 β‚±33.43
15.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 β‚±40.05
$0.61 β‚±33.74
18.03%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.27 β‚±182
$2.27 β‚±126
44.05%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.34 β‚±520
$4.97 β‚±276
87.93%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.02 β‚±57
$1.02 β‚±56.7
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.33 β‚±129
$1.4 β‚±77.9
66.43%
🚌 Getting Around
Baguio
Cavite
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.28 β‚±15.6
$0.28 β‚±15.72
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.56 β‚±588
$3.09 β‚±172
241.75%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.9 β‚±50.3
$0.69 β‚±38.56
30.43%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.22 β‚±12.24
$0.22 β‚±12.17
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.32 β‚±129
$2.32 β‚±129
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.15 β‚±64.1
$1.15 β‚±64
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.3K β‚±1.8M
$32.3K β‚±1.8M
-0.06%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.2K β‚±1.1M
$20.7K β‚±1.2M
-2.22%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Baguio
Cavite
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$145 β‚±8,085
$49.93 β‚±2,780
190.83%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$34.36 β‚±1,913
$18 β‚±1,002
90.89%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.4 β‚±1,470
$25.98 β‚±1,446
1.62%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Baguio
Cavite
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$21.99 β‚±1,224
$34.54 β‚±1,923
-36.33%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.08 β‚±227
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$5.66 β‚±315
$5.84 β‚±325
-3.08%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Baguio
Cavite
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$150 β‚±8,347
$153 β‚±8,494
-1.72%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,703 β‚±261.8K
$4,685 β‚±260.8K
0.38%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Baguio
Cavite
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$49.42 β‚±2,752
$40.33 β‚±2,245
22.54%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.83 β‚±1,550
$26.48 β‚±1,474
5.10%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.6 β‚±4,152
$75.5 β‚±4,206
-1.28%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$45.89 β‚±2,555
$46.94 β‚±2,614
-2.24%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Baguio
Cavite
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$342 β‚±19K
$157 β‚±8,761
117.13%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$143 β‚±7,980
$125 β‚±6,972
14.47%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$544 β‚±30.3K
$262 β‚±14.6K
107.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$270 β‚±15K
$391 β‚±21.8K
-30.93%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,593 β‚±144.4K
$2,334 β‚±130K
11.09%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,416 β‚±78.8K
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πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Baguio
Cavite
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$261 β‚±14.5K
$238 β‚±13.3K
9.54%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.5
4.5
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Last update for Baguio: October 29, 2025

Last update for Cavite: October 28, 2025

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