Cost of Living Comparison Between Naga and Baguio Cost of Living Comparison Between Naga and Baguio

πŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Naga is 12% cheaper than Baguio without rent, and 0.5% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Naga is 16.2% more expensive than Baguio without rent, and 0.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Naga
Baguio
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.47 β‚±193
$3.45 β‚±192
0.58%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$17.92 β‚±998
$13.35 β‚±743
34.23%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.38 β‚±188
$2.68 β‚±149
26.12%
Cappuccino
$2.36 β‚±131
$2.37 β‚±132
-0.42%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.77 β‚±42.74
$0.64 β‚±35.77
20.31%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 β‚±20.48
$0.37 β‚±20.77
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.37 β‚±76.1
$1.45 β‚±81
-5.52%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.08 β‚±116
$1.92 β‚±107
8.33%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Naga
Baguio
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.91 β‚±106
$1.84 β‚±102
3.80%
White Bread (500g)
$1.26 β‚±70.2
$1.19 β‚±66
5.88%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.93 β‚±51.9
$1.11 β‚±61.8
-16.22%
Eggs
$1.75 β‚±97.2
$2.24 β‚±125
-21.88%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.1 β‚±451
$9.06 β‚±505
-10.60%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.33 β‚±241
$3.91 β‚±218
10.74%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.9 β‚±440
$8.79 β‚±490
-10.13%
Apples (1kg)
$2.88 β‚±160
$2.75 β‚±153
4.73%
Banana (1kg)
$1.58 β‚±88.2
$1.8 β‚±100
-12.22%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.62 β‚±146
$2.28 β‚±127
14.91%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.62 β‚±90.1
$1.21 β‚±67.1
33.88%
Potato (1kg)
$2.24 β‚±124
$1.87 β‚±104
19.79%
Onion (1kg)
$2.61 β‚±145
$2.19 β‚±122
19.18%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.07 β‚±59.7
$0.69 β‚±38.26
55.07%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 β‚±42.24
$0.72 β‚±40.05
5.56%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.53 β‚±141
$3.27 β‚±182
-22.63%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.05 β‚±225
$9.34 β‚±520
-56.64%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.19 β‚±66.5
$1.02 β‚±57
16.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 β‚±113
$2.33 β‚±129
-13.30%
🚌 Getting Around
Naga
Baguio
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.28 β‚±15.66
$0.28 β‚±15.6
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$10.56 β‚±588
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.81 β‚±45.33
$0.9 β‚±50.3
-10.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.22 β‚±12.2
$0.22 β‚±12.24
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.07 β‚±115
$2.32 β‚±129
-10.78%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.14 β‚±63.7
$1.15 β‚±64.1
-0.87%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.5K β‚±1.5M
$32.3K β‚±1.8M
-17.89%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.1K β‚±1.1M
$20.2K β‚±1.1M
-0.78%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Naga
Baguio
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$112 β‚±6,230
$145 β‚±8,085
-22.95%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$32.2 β‚±1,793
$34.36 β‚±1,913
-6.29%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.69 β‚±1,486
$26.4 β‚±1,470
1.10%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Naga
Baguio
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.61 β‚±1,872
$21.99 β‚±1,224
52.84%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$4.08 β‚±227
-
Cinema Ticket
$5.85 β‚±326
$5.66 β‚±315
3.36%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Naga
Baguio
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$152 β‚±8,453
$150 β‚±8,347
1.27%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,394 β‚±244.7K
$4,703 β‚±261.8K
-6.56%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Naga
Baguio
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$45.24 β‚±2,519
$49.42 β‚±2,752
-8.46%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.71 β‚±1,487
$27.83 β‚±1,550
-4.02%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$75.8 β‚±4,222
$74.6 β‚±4,152
1.69%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$53.3 β‚±2,970
$45.89 β‚±2,555
16.21%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Naga
Baguio
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$268 β‚±14.9K
$342 β‚±19K
-21.54%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$180 β‚±10K
$143 β‚±7,980
25.66%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$322 β‚±17.9K
$544 β‚±30.3K
-40.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$264 β‚±14.7K
$270 β‚±15K
-2.27%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,139 β‚±119.1K
$2,593 β‚±144.4K
-17.51%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$1,416 β‚±78.8K
-
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Naga
Baguio
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$155 β‚±8,626
$261 β‚±14.5K
-40.57%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.67
4.5
48.22%

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Last update for Naga: October 28, 2025

Last update for Baguio: October 29, 2025

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