Cost of Living Comparison Between Baguio and Muntinlupa Cost of Living Comparison Between Baguio and Muntinlupa

πŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Baguio is 28.2% cheaper than Muntinlupa without rent, and 13.9% cheaper with rent.
πŸ™‚ Family of 3: Baguio is 11% cheaper than Muntinlupa without rent, and 24.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Baguio
Muntinlupa
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.45 β‚±192
$4.7 β‚±262
-26.60%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$13.35 β‚±743
$26.43 β‚±1,472
-49.49%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.68 β‚±149
$3.13 β‚±174
-14.38%
Cappuccino
$2.37 β‚±132
$2.69 β‚±150
-11.90%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.64 β‚±35.77
$0.98 β‚±54.5
-34.69%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 β‚±20.77
$0.42 β‚±23.37
-11.90%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.45 β‚±81
$1.39 β‚±77.5
4.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.92 β‚±107
$2.64 β‚±147
-27.27%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Baguio
Muntinlupa
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.84 β‚±102
$1.88 β‚±104
-2.13%
White Bread (500g)
$1.19 β‚±66
$1.27 β‚±70.9
-6.30%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.11 β‚±61.8
$1.03 β‚±57.3
7.77%
Eggs
$2.24 β‚±125
$1.99 β‚±111
12.56%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.06 β‚±505
$7.16 β‚±399
26.54%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.91 β‚±218
$4.66 β‚±259
-16.09%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.79 β‚±490
$7.73 β‚±431
13.71%
Apples (1kg)
$2.75 β‚±153
$4.06 β‚±226
-32.27%
Banana (1kg)
$1.8 β‚±100
$1.64 β‚±91.4
9.76%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.28 β‚±127
$2.87 β‚±160
-20.56%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.21 β‚±67.1
$2.52 β‚±140
-51.98%
Potato (1kg)
$1.87 β‚±104
$2.68 β‚±149
-30.22%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 β‚±122
$3.08 β‚±171
-28.90%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.69 β‚±38.26
$1.94 β‚±108
-64.43%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 β‚±40.05
$1.05 β‚±58.5
-31.43%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.27 β‚±182
$3.13 β‚±174
4.47%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.34 β‚±520
$8.54 β‚±476
9.37%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.02 β‚±57
$1.55 β‚±86.1
-34.19%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.33 β‚±129
$2.03 β‚±113
14.78%
🚌 Getting Around
Baguio
Muntinlupa
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.28 β‚±15.6
$0.28 β‚±15.7
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.56 β‚±588
$14.15 β‚±788
-25.37%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.9 β‚±50.3
$0.78 β‚±43.19
15.38%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.22 β‚±12.24
$0.22 β‚±12.23
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.32 β‚±129
$2.16 β‚±120
7.41%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.15 β‚±64.1
$1.15 β‚±64.2
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.3K β‚±1.8M
$25.3K β‚±1.4M
27.59%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.2K β‚±1.1M
$20.4K β‚±1.1M
-0.68%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Baguio
Muntinlupa
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$145 β‚±8,085
$139 β‚±7,715
4.80%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$34.36 β‚±1,913
$21.66 β‚±1,206
58.63%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.4 β‚±1,470
$30.34 β‚±1,689
-12.99%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Baguio
Muntinlupa
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$21.99 β‚±1,224
$48.75 β‚±2,714
-54.89%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.08 β‚±227
$7.96 β‚±443
-48.74%
Cinema Ticket
$5.66 β‚±315
$6.62 β‚±369
-14.50%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Baguio
Muntinlupa
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$150 β‚±8,347
$116 β‚±6,442
29.58%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,703 β‚±261.8K
$4,563 β‚±254.1K
3.06%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Baguio
Muntinlupa
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$49.42 β‚±2,752
$46.76 β‚±2,603
5.69%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.83 β‚±1,550
$35.07 β‚±1,952
-20.64%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.6 β‚±4,152
$95.6 β‚±5,323
-22.00%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$45.89 β‚±2,555
$92.2 β‚±5,132
-50.21%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Baguio
Muntinlupa
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$342 β‚±19K
$403 β‚±22.4K
-15.19%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$143 β‚±7,980
$207 β‚±11.5K
-30.73%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$544 β‚±30.3K
$1,133 β‚±63.1K
-52.02%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$270 β‚±15K
$439 β‚±24.4K
-38.43%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,593 β‚±144.4K
$2,373 β‚±132.1K
9.27%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,416 β‚±78.8K
$855 β‚±47.6K
65.64%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Baguio
Muntinlupa
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$261 β‚±14.5K
$531 β‚±29.6K
-50.93%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.5
7.52
-40.16%

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Last update for Baguio: October 29, 2025

Last update for Muntinlupa: October 27, 2025

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