Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Cagayan de Oro City Cost of Living Comparison Between Manila and Cagayan de Oro City

😐 Solo nomad: Manila is 35.9% more expensive than Cagayan de Oro City without rent, and 26.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Manila is 37.7% more expensive than Cagayan de Oro City without rent, and 41.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Manila
Cagayan de Oro City
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.25 β‚±292
$3.76 β‚±210
39.63%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.12 β‚±1,455
$14.13 β‚±787
84.85%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.48 β‚±250
$3.32 β‚±185
34.94%
Cappuccino
$2.67 β‚±148
$2.52 β‚±140
5.95%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.91 β‚±50.5
$0.97 β‚±54.3
-6.19%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.53 β‚±29.61
$0.35 β‚±19.66
51.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.55 β‚±86.5
$1.4 β‚±77.8
10.71%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.68 β‚±149
$2.38 β‚±133
12.61%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Manila
Cagayan de Oro City
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.9 β‚±106
$1.68 β‚±93.8
13.10%
White Bread (500g)
$1.34 β‚±74.7
$0.92 β‚±51.2
45.65%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.09 β‚±60.6
$0.97 β‚±54.1
12.37%
Eggs
$2.15 β‚±120
$2.39 β‚±133
-10.04%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.46 β‚±527
$6.07 β‚±338
55.85%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.32 β‚±296
$3.63 β‚±202
46.56%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.59 β‚±478
$6.49 β‚±361
32.36%
Apples (1kg)
$3.44 β‚±191
$2.32 β‚±129
48.28%
Banana (1kg)
$1.82 β‚±101
$1.18 β‚±65.5
54.24%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.59 β‚±200
$2.34 β‚±130
53.42%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.41 β‚±134
$1.28 β‚±71.5
88.28%
Potato (1kg)
$2.77 β‚±154
$2.27 β‚±126
22.03%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 β‚±169
$2.86 β‚±159
6.29%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.94 β‚±108
$0.87 β‚±48.68
122.99%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.64 β‚±35.46
$0.47 β‚±26.33
36.17%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 β‚±192
$2.49 β‚±139
38.15%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.57 β‚±477
$4.19 β‚±234
104.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.51 β‚±84
$1.4 β‚±77.7
7.86%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.12 β‚±118
$1.54 β‚±85.8
37.66%
🚌 Getting Around
Manila
Cagayan de Oro City
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 β‚±26.9
$0.4 β‚±22.43
20.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$12.17 β‚±678
$8.68 β‚±483
40.21%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.92 β‚±51.3
$0.74 β‚±41.47
24.32%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.27 β‚±15.08
$0.22 β‚±12.22
22.73%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.15 β‚±120
$2.12 β‚±118
1.42%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.17 β‚±65.3
$1.09 β‚±60.8
7.34%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27K β‚±1.5M
$20.4K β‚±1.1M
32.70%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23K β‚±1.3M
$18.9K β‚±1.1M
21.74%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Manila
Cagayan de Oro City
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$139 β‚±7,714
$106 β‚±5,881
31.18%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22.08 β‚±1,229
$39.54 β‚±2,202
-44.16%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.22 β‚±1,516
$33.39 β‚±1,859
-18.48%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Manila
Cagayan de Oro City
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.8 β‚±2,383
$21.82 β‚±1,215
96.15%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.9 β‚±384
$3.31 β‚±184
108.46%
Cinema Ticket
$6.61 β‚±368
$4.47 β‚±249
47.87%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Manila
Cagayan de Oro City
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$364 β‚±20.2K
$192 β‚±10.7K
89.70%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.2K β‚±623.1K
$2,521 β‚±140.4K
343.93%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Manila
Cagayan de Oro City
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$45.95 β‚±2,558
$34.46 β‚±1,919
33.34%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.61 β‚±1,983
$14.12 β‚±786
152.20%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$83.5 β‚±4,648
$58.8 β‚±3,272
42.05%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$46.92 β‚±2,612
$43.49 β‚±2,422
7.89%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Manila
Cagayan de Oro City
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$503 β‚±28K
$353 β‚±19.7K
42.26%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$262 β‚±14.6K
$214 β‚±11.9K
22.73%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,724 β‚±96K
$578 β‚±32.2K
198.00%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$622 β‚±34.6K
$370 β‚±20.6K
68.06%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,633 β‚±202.3K
$1,618 β‚±90.1K
124.58%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,336 β‚±130.1K
$869 β‚±48.4K
168.85%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Manila
Cagayan de Oro City
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$492 β‚±27.4K
$325 β‚±18.1K
51.22%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.52
6.67
12.74%

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Last update for Manila: October 28, 2025

Last update for Cagayan de Oro City: October 29, 2025

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