Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
š»š³ Vietnam
31
Cost of Living Index in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Learn more Cost of Living Comparison Between Panglao and Cebu Cost of Living Comparison Between Panglao and Cebu
š Solo nomad:
Panglao is 32.2% cheaper than Cebu without rent, and 5% cheaper with rent.
š Family of 3:
Panglao is 34.3% cheaper than Cebu without rent, and 12.2% cheaper with rent.
š½ Eating Out
Panglao
Cebu
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.48 ā±249
$4.46 ā±248
0.45%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.35 ā±688
$23.59 ā±1,313
-47.65%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.34 ā±242
$4.54 ā±253
-4.41%
Cappuccino
$2.62 ā±146
$2.65 ā±148
-1.13%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 ā±42.43
$0.84 ā±46.77
-9.52%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 ā±15.77
$0.45 ā±25.1
-37.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.55 ā±86.3
$1.52 ā±84.9
1.97%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.95 ā±109
$2.09 ā±116
-6.70%
š Groceries & Markets
Panglao
Cebu
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.75 ā±97.4
$2.31 ā±129
-24.24%
White Bread (500g)
$1.05 ā±58.4
$1.57 ā±87.3
-33.12%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.08 ā±60
$1.13 ā±62.9
-4.42%
Eggs
$1.89 ā±105
$2.36 ā±131
-19.92%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.72 ā±541
$12.95 ā±721
-24.94%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.36 ā±299
$5.12 ā±285
4.69%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.86 ā±438
$7.61 ā±424
3.29%
Apples (1kg)
$2.08 ā±116
$3.63 ā±202
-42.70%
Banana (1kg)
$1.45 ā±80.5
$1.47 ā±82
-1.36%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.17 ā±121
$3.43 ā±191
-36.73%
Tomato (1kg)
$2 ā±111
$2.25 ā±125
-11.11%
Potato (1kg)
$2.55 ā±142
$2.53 ā±141
0.79%
Onion (1kg)
$2.55 ā±142
$2.47 ā±137
3.24%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1 ā±55.6
$1 ā±55.8
-
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.47 ā±26.34
$0.82 ā±45.9
-42.68%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.61 ā±145
$3.25 ā±181
-19.69%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.62 ā±313
$6.68 ā±372
-15.87%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.95 ā±53
$1.17 ā±64.9
-18.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.82 ā±101
$2.26 ā±126
-19.47%
š Getting Around
Panglao
Cebu
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.26 ā±14.33
$0.26 ā±14.34
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$15.28 ā±851
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.89 ā±49.3
$0.81 ā±45.31
9.88%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.23 ā±12.77
$0.25 ā±14
-8.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.69 ā±150
$2.72 ā±151
-1.10%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.04 ā±57.7
$1.13 ā±63.2
-7.96%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K ā±1.7M
$29.6K ā±1.6M
2.19%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K ā±1.5M
$27.3K ā±1.5M
-0.36%
š§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Panglao
Cebu
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$96.2 ā±5,357
$99 ā±5,512
-2.80%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$8.72 ā±485
$35 ā±1,949
-75.09%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.07 ā±1,451
$29.45 ā±1,640
-11.48%
š Sport & Entertainment
Panglao
Cebu
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$14.63 ā±815
$33.3 ā±1,854
-56.07%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.46 ā±248
$8.33 ā±464
-46.46%
Cinema Ticket
$4.38 ā±244
$5.97 ā±332
-26.63%
š§ø Childcare & Education
Panglao
Cebu
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$236 ā±13.1K
$228 ā±12.7K
3.54%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,925 ā±218.5K
$3,917 ā±218.1K
0.19%
šš Clothing & Footwear
Panglao
Cebu
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$35.28 ā±1,964
$51.8 ā±2,884
-31.89%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$23.17 ā±1,290
$22.69 ā±1,263
2.12%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$76.2 ā±4,242
$74.8 ā±4,163
1.91%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$52.2 ā±2,904
$54.8 ā±3,049
-4.77%
š Accommodation & Living
Panglao
Cebu
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$331 ā±18.4K
$501 ā±27.9K
-33.86%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$284 ā±15.8K
$214 ā±11.9K
32.77%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$716 ā±39.9K
$795 ā±44.3K
-9.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$503 ā±28K
$391 ā±21.8K
28.73%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,014 ā±56.5K
$2,957 ā±164.6K
-65.70%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$910 ā±50.7K
$1,052 ā±58.6K
-13.51%
šµ Salaries & Financials
Panglao
Cebu
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$137 ā±7,605
$375 ā±20.9K
-63.58%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8
8
-
Citycost data is based on AI and user input ā minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update for Panglao: October 27, 2025
Last update for Cebu: October 29, 2025
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