Cost of Living Comparison Between Baguio and Valenzuela Cost of Living Comparison Between Baguio and Valenzuela

😐 Solo nomad: Baguio is 18.6% more expensive than Valenzuela without rent, and 49.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Baguio is 7.8% more expensive than Valenzuela without rent, and 22.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Baguio
Valenzuela
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.45 β‚±192
$2.7 β‚±150
27.78%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$13.35 β‚±743
$35.12 β‚±1,956
-61.99%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.68 β‚±149
$1.74 β‚±97.1
54.02%
Cappuccino
$2.37 β‚±132
$2.27 β‚±126
4.41%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.64 β‚±35.77
$0.87 β‚±48.54
-26.44%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 β‚±20.77
$0.28 β‚±15.76
32.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.45 β‚±81
$1.46 β‚±81.2
-0.68%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.92 β‚±107
$1.31 β‚±73.1
46.56%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Baguio
Valenzuela
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.84 β‚±102
$1.71 β‚±95.2
7.60%
White Bread (500g)
$1.19 β‚±66
$1.41 β‚±78.5
-15.60%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.11 β‚±61.8
$0.84 β‚±46.51
32.14%
Eggs
$2.24 β‚±125
$1.48 β‚±82.1
51.35%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.06 β‚±505
$8.12 β‚±452
11.58%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.91 β‚±218
$3.25 β‚±181
20.31%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.79 β‚±490
$6.73 β‚±375
30.61%
Apples (1kg)
$2.75 β‚±153
$1.81 β‚±101
51.93%
Banana (1kg)
$1.8 β‚±100
$1.07 β‚±59.6
68.22%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.28 β‚±127
$1.08 β‚±59.9
111.11%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.21 β‚±67.1
$1.45 β‚±81
-16.55%
Potato (1kg)
$1.87 β‚±104
$1.75 β‚±97.2
6.86%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 β‚±122
$2.64 β‚±147
-17.05%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.69 β‚±38.26
$1.09 β‚±60.5
-36.70%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 β‚±40.05
$0.51 β‚±28.41
41.18%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.27 β‚±182
$2.92 β‚±162
11.99%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.34 β‚±520
$4.28 β‚±238
118.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.02 β‚±57
$0.66 β‚±36.68
54.55%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.33 β‚±129
$1.01 β‚±56.3
130.69%
🚌 Getting Around
Baguio
Valenzuela
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
-
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.9 β‚±50.3
$0.74 β‚±41.31
21.62%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.22 β‚±12.24
$0.14 β‚±7.52
57.14%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.32 β‚±129
$2.11 β‚±118
9.95%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.15 β‚±64.1
$1.16 β‚±64.7
-0.86%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.3K β‚±1.8M
$13.5K β‚±752.9K
138.66%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.2K β‚±1.1M
$14.3K β‚±797.1K
41.39%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Baguio
Valenzuela
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$145 β‚±8,085
$72.7 β‚±4,048
99.74%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$34.36 β‚±1,913
$32.91 β‚±1,833
4.41%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.4 β‚±1,470
$26.83 β‚±1,494
-1.60%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Baguio
Valenzuela
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$21.99 β‚±1,224
$21.41 β‚±1,192
2.71%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.08 β‚±227
$3.54 β‚±197
15.25%
Cinema Ticket
$5.66 β‚±315
$5.9 β‚±329
-4.07%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Baguio
Valenzuela
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$150 β‚±8,347
$36.5 β‚±2,032
310.74%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,703 β‚±261.8K
$4,324 β‚±240.7K
8.76%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Baguio
Valenzuela
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$49.42 β‚±2,752
$45.15 β‚±2,514
9.46%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.83 β‚±1,550
$8.95 β‚±499
210.95%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.6 β‚±4,152
$53.9 β‚±3,001
38.37%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$45.89 β‚±2,555
$44.15 β‚±2,458
3.94%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Baguio
Valenzuela
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$342 β‚±19K
$134 β‚±7,480
154.31%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$143 β‚±7,980
$62 β‚±3,451
131.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$544 β‚±30.3K
$192 β‚±10.7K
182.78%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$270 β‚±15K
$160 β‚±8,935
68.31%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,593 β‚±144.4K
$2,415 β‚±134.5K
7.35%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,416 β‚±78.8K
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πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Baguio
Valenzuela
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$261 β‚±14.5K
$530 β‚±29.5K
-50.84%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.5
5.5
-18.18%

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Last update for Baguio: October 29, 2025

Last update for Valenzuela: October 29, 2025

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