Cost of Living Comparison Between Baguio and Paranaque City Cost of Living Comparison Between Baguio and Paranaque City

😐 Solo nomad: Baguio is 1.7% more expensive than Paranaque City without rent, and 14% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Baguio is 9.7% more expensive than Paranaque City without rent, and 21.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Baguio
Paranaque City
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.45 β‚±192
$4.69 β‚±261
-26.44%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$13.35 β‚±743
$21.2 β‚±1,180
-37.03%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.68 β‚±149
$2.72 β‚±152
-1.47%
Cappuccino
$2.37 β‚±132
$1.94 β‚±108
22.16%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.64 β‚±35.77
$0.84 β‚±46.76
-23.81%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 β‚±20.77
$0.35 β‚±19.34
5.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.45 β‚±81
$1.21 β‚±67.5
19.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.92 β‚±107
$2.64 β‚±147
-27.27%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Baguio
Paranaque City
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.84 β‚±102
$1.83 β‚±102
0.55%
White Bread (500g)
$1.19 β‚±66
$1.25 β‚±69.5
-4.80%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.11 β‚±61.8
$1.12 β‚±62.5
-0.89%
Eggs
$2.24 β‚±125
$2 β‚±112
12.00%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.06 β‚±505
$5.34 β‚±297
69.66%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.91 β‚±218
$4.21 β‚±234
-7.13%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.79 β‚±490
$7.19 β‚±401
22.25%
Apples (1kg)
$2.75 β‚±153
$4.37 β‚±243
-37.07%
Banana (1kg)
$1.8 β‚±100
$1.53 β‚±85.4
17.65%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.28 β‚±127
$2.92 β‚±163
-21.92%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.21 β‚±67.1
$1.72 β‚±95.7
-29.65%
Potato (1kg)
$1.87 β‚±104
$1.76 β‚±97.8
6.25%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 β‚±122
$2.01 β‚±112
8.96%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.69 β‚±38.26
$1.09 β‚±60.4
-36.70%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 β‚±40.05
$0.45 β‚±24.96
60.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.27 β‚±182
$2.41 β‚±134
35.68%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.34 β‚±520
$4.99 β‚±278
87.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.02 β‚±57
$0.99 β‚±55.1
3.03%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.33 β‚±129
$2.04 β‚±114
14.22%
🚌 Getting Around
Baguio
Paranaque City
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.28 β‚±15.6
$0.2 β‚±11.12
40.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.56 β‚±588
$10.71 β‚±596
-1.40%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.9 β‚±50.3
$0.79 β‚±43.84
13.92%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.22 β‚±12.24
$0.24 β‚±13.38
-8.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.32 β‚±129
$2.19 β‚±122
5.94%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.15 β‚±64.1
$1.15 β‚±63.9
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.3K β‚±1.8M
$27.4K β‚±1.5M
17.63%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.2K β‚±1.1M
$20.6K β‚±1.1M
-1.56%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Baguio
Paranaque City
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$145 β‚±8,085
$153 β‚±8,494
-4.82%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$34.36 β‚±1,913
$14.38 β‚±801
138.94%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.4 β‚±1,470
$29.74 β‚±1,656
-11.23%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Baguio
Paranaque City
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$21.99 β‚±1,224
$33.68 β‚±1,875
-34.71%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.08 β‚±227
$6.94 β‚±387
-41.21%
Cinema Ticket
$5.66 β‚±315
$7.22 β‚±402
-21.61%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Baguio
Paranaque City
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$150 β‚±8,347
$80.1 β‚±4,458
87.26%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,703 β‚±261.8K
$2,786 β‚±155.1K
68.83%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Baguio
Paranaque City
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$49.42 β‚±2,752
$31.46 β‚±1,752
57.09%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.83 β‚±1,550
$15.9 β‚±886
75.03%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.6 β‚±4,152
$66.8 β‚±3,716
11.72%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$45.89 β‚±2,555
$94.4 β‚±5,257
-51.39%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Baguio
Paranaque City
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$342 β‚±19K
$336 β‚±18.7K
1.68%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$143 β‚±7,980
$287 β‚±16K
-50.00%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$544 β‚±30.3K
$854 β‚±47.5K
-36.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$270 β‚±15K
$603 β‚±33.6K
-55.18%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,593 β‚±144.4K
$2,336 β‚±130.1K
10.97%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,416 β‚±78.8K
$434 β‚±24.2K
225.85%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Baguio
Paranaque City
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$261 β‚±14.5K
$532 β‚±29.6K
-51.00%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.5
7.25
-37.93%

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Last update for Baguio: October 29, 2025

Last update for Paranaque City: October 29, 2025

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