{"id":228,"date":"2023-01-12T18:45:17","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T18:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/?p=228"},"modified":"2023-04-27T22:37:10","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T06:37:10","slug":"cheapest-places-to-live-in-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/cheapest-places-to-live-in-the-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Cheapest Places to Live in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you just accepted a job offer from a company halfway worldwide? Are you bored with life and want to start over in a new country? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter your reasoning, moving to the Philippines is an exciting and worthwhile decision. You will experience great weather, fantastic cuisine, and meager living costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a title=\"How Much Does It Cost to Live Comfortably in the Philippines?\" href=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/cost-of-living-in-the-philippines\/\"><strong>Philippines generally has a low cost of living<\/strong><\/a>, but this article explores ten of the cheapest places to live. Keep reading to learn more and to help you make your decision of where to live, hopefully.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>NB: Unless stated otherwise, all the figures presented in this article<\/em> are taken from costof<em>live and numbeo.com. This list is in no particular order.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Davao City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Davao-City-1.jpg\" alt=\"Davao-City-1\" class=\"wp-image-253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Davao-City-1.jpg 950w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Davao-City-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Davao-City-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First on the list is Davao City, the largest <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/best-cities-in-the-philippines\/\">city in the Philippines<\/a><\/strong> regarding landmass. Davao also has the third-largest population of any city in the country; the 2015 census recorded <a href=\"http:\/\/rsso11.psa.gov.ph\/article\/population-davao-city-based-results-2015-census-population\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">over 1.6 million residents<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rent in Davao City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following information is based on a one-bedroom apartment of average size (around 900 sqft).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the center of Davao City, it will cost, on average, $266.16 per month. However, if you\u2019re willing to live outside the city, you can save quite a bit, with the average rent being $183.68.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utilities in Davao City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Utilities can be broken down into three main categories (and again, these values are the average costs while living in a one-bedroom apartment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Necessities (electricity, water, heating, etc.) &#8211; $133.30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet (unlimited data at a speed of 60mbps or higher) &#8211; $53.83&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone bill (1 minute of prepaid mobile tariff) &#8211; $0.19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eating Out in Davao City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this category, we have provided the average price for two significantly different instances of going out to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A fast-food combo meal (KFC, McDonald&#8217;s, etc.) costs $3.13.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant will cost around $17.13.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The average cost of a pint of beer is $0.75.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transport in Davao City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout most of the Philippines, jeepneys are generally the cheapest way to get around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brightly colored vehicles operate like buses, driving routes all over the city and operating through the day and night. A single jeepney ticket in Davao costs less than $0.20, while you can buy a monthly pass for less than $15.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, taxis have a starting fare of around $0.84 and an extra $0.45 per mile traveled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving in Davao city (and the Philippines as a whole) can be expensive, with a gallon of gas costing $3.86 on average. However, public transport is so efficient that you likely won\u2019t need to drive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average total cost of living: is $751 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of Davao City:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>One of the safest cities in the Philippines<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Close to Mount Apo and has plenty of top-quality shopping centers, perfect for nature lovers and city dwellers alike.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Bacolod City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Bacolod-City-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bacolod-City-1\" class=\"wp-image-254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Bacolod-City-1.jpg 950w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Bacolod-City-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Bacolod-City-1-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the capital of Negro Occidental, Bacolod sits on the northwestern coast of the province. As of 2015, it is home to <a href=\"http:\/\/rsso06.psa.gov.ph\/content\/population-bacolod-city-based-2015-census-population\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">just over half a million people.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rent in Bacolod City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renting a one-bedroom apartment is slightly cheaper in Bacolod than in Davao. The average price to rent in the city center is $204.47 per month, and further, out of the city, you will be $162.88.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utilities<\/strong> <strong>in Bacolod City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, the monthly cost of running your home in Bacolod is cheaper than a Davao apartment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Necessities (electricity, water, heating, etc.) &#8211; $115.93<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet (unlimited data at a speed of 60mbps or higher) &#8211; $39.21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone bill (one minute of prepaid mobile tariff) &#8211; $0.20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eating Out&nbsp;in Bacolod City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve grown up in the US, you\u2019ll be pleasantly surprised at how affordable eating out is in the Philippines, and Bacolod is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The average cost of a fast-food combo meal is $3.13.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant will cost just $14.62.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pint of beer in Bacolod costs $0.89.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transport<\/strong> <strong>in Bacolod City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The minimum cost of a jeepney trip is similar to Davao\u2019s prices, at $0.19.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxis will start at $0.84 on average and increase by $0.45 for every mile traveled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A gallon of gasoline is $4.07.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average total cost of living: $588 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of Bacolod City:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Known as the \u201ccity of smiles\u201d due to its high happiness level<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IT and business industries are booming (will be of particular interest to those working in these fields)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Baguio City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Baguio-City-1.jpg\" alt=\"Baguio-City\" class=\"wp-image-255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Baguio-City-1.jpg 950w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Baguio-City-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Baguio-City-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This mountain town on Luzon Island has the smallest population on our list, with just under 350,000 residents. However, the low living costs make it an attractive place to live.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rent in Baguio City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renting in Baguio City is almost impossibly cheap. Here\u2019s how much you\u2019ll pay for a one-bedroom apartment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>$211.23 in the city center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$169.81 on the outskirts of the city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utilities<\/strong> <strong>in Baguio City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Utility bills are on the same level as in other cheap cities in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Necessities (electricity, water, heating, etc.) &#8211; $139.43<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet (unlimited data at a speed of 60mbps or higher) &#8211; $50.25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone bill (one minute of prepaid mobile tariff) &#8211; $0.16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eating Out<\/strong> <strong>in Baguio City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In Baguio City, an average fast food combo meal costs $3.13.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a three-course meal for two in a mid-range restaurant, you\u2019ll pay around $15.15.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The average pint of beer costs $1.65.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transport<\/strong> <strong>in Baguio City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the jeepney starts at $0.19 (similarly to other cities), a monthly pass costs $20. This is a little steep when compared to elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxis will start at around $0.73 and cost an extra $0.50 per mile, while a gallon of gasoline costs $4.26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average total cost of living: $650 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of Baguio City:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unusually cool climate (which makes a nice change from the high humidity in the rest of the country)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low food costs due to the city\u2019s prosperous agricultural sector&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Several esteemed educational institutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Cavite City&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cavite-City.jpg\" alt=\"Cavite City\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cavite-City.jpg 950w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cavite-City-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cavite-City-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This city has a relatively small population (just over 100,000 residents). Still, it is close to Manila, meaning you can enjoy what it offers without enduring the high living costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rent in Cavite City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what you\u2019ll pay for a one-bedroom apartment in Cavite City:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>$135.80 in the city center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$104.46 outside the city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utilities<\/strong> <strong>in Cavite City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Necessities (electricity, water, heating, etc.) &#8211; $116.59&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet (unlimited data at a speed of 60mbps or higher) &#8211; $51.06<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone bill (one minute of prepaid mobile tariff) &#8211; $0.14<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eating Out<\/strong> <strong>in Cavite City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The average fast-food combo meal in Cavite City costs $3.13.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant costs $25.07.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pint of beer costs $1.01.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transport&nbsp;in Cavite City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Cavite City, the jeepney starts at $0.16, but you\u2019ll be better off buying a monthly pass since it costs just $2.45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxis start at $0.84 and are around $0.45 per mile, while a gallon of gasoline costs $3.94.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average total cost of living: $512 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of Cavite City:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Easy access to Manila<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real estate is booming (all over the Philippines but especially so in Cavite)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) Dasmari\u00f1as City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicknamed Dasma, this city is in the Cavite province and has a population of just over 650,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rent in Dasmari\u00f1as City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Dasmari\u00f1as City, a one-bedroom apartment will cost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>$167.13 (in the city center)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$73.12 (outside the city)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utilities<\/strong> <strong>in Dasmari\u00f1as City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is the average monthly cost of utilities in Dasmari\u00f1as City:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Necessities (electricity, water, heating, etc.) &#8211; $150.57<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet (unlimited data at a speed of 60mbps or more) &#8211; $47.05<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone bill (one minute of prepaid mobile tariff) &#8211; $0.15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eating Out<\/strong> <strong>in Dasmari\u00f1as City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The average fast-food combo meal costs $2.82.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An average three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant costs $16.71.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pint of beer costs $1.10.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transport<\/strong> <strong>in Dasmari\u00f1as City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of a jeepney ticket remains similar to that of other cities, starting at $0.21 on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A taxi will start at around $0.84 and charge $0.40 for every mile traveled. Meanwhile, the average price of a gallon of gasoline is $3.86.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average total cost of living: $355 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of Dasmari\u00f1as City:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Consistent urban growth (perfect for those who enjoy a busy lifestyle)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increasing employment opportunities in several sectors&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) Dumaguete City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dumaguete-City.jpg\" alt=\"Dumaguete City\" class=\"wp-image-258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dumaguete-City.jpg 950w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dumaguete-City-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dumaguete-City-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dumaguete is the capital city of Negros Oriental, in the southern area of the Philippines (Negros Island). As of the 2015 census, it has just over 130,000 people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With four different universities, Dumaguete City is very popular with students, and living costs reflect this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rent in Dumaguete City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the average monthly cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Dumaguete:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In the city center &#8211; $311.13&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outside of the city &#8211; $226.42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utilities<\/strong> <strong>in Dumaguete City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Necessities (electricity, water, heating, etc.) &#8211; $115.93&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet (unlimited data at a speed of 60mbps or more) &#8211; $42.69<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone bill (one minute of prepaid mobile tariff) &#8211; $0.25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eating Out<\/strong> <strong>in Dumaguete City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A fast-food combo meal in Dumaguete City costs $4.18 on average.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a three-course meal for two in a mid-range restaurant, you will pay $14.62.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pint of beer costs $1.05.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transport<\/strong> <strong>in Dumaguete City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like in Dasmari\u00f1as, a jeepney ticket in Dumaguete costs $0.21 minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxis start at around $0.84 and charge $0.45 for every mile traveled, and a gallon of gasoline will cost you $4.09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average total cost of living: $738 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of Dumaguete City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Many colleges and universities give you a chance to enrich your learning.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Known as \u201cthe city of gentle people\u201d because of how friendly and relaxed the locals are<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7) Tarlac City&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Tarlac-City.jpg\" alt=\"Tarlac City\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Tarlac-City.jpg 950w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Tarlac-City-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Tarlac-City-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tarlac City is a component city in the province of Tarlac and is home to just under 350,000 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rent in Tarlac City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In Tarlac City, here\u2019s how much you\u2019ll have to fork out to rent a one-bedroom apartment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>$103.97 (city center)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$93.57 (outside of the city)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utilities<\/strong> <strong>in Tarlac City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Necessities (electricity, water, heating, etc.) &#8211; $119.68<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet (unlimited data at a speed of 60mbps or more) &#8211; $42.63<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone bill (one minute of prepaid mobile tariff) &#8211;&nbsp; $0.16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eating Out<\/strong> <strong>in Tarlac City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A fast food combo meal in Tarlac City costs $2.82 on average.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A three-course meal for two in a mid-range restaurant costs $12.54.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pint of beer will cost you $1.15.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transport<\/strong> <strong>in Tarlac City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t much information online on the cost of taking a jeepney in Tarlac city. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/tarlac-acquires-30-hyundai-modern-jeepneys-to-boost-public-transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this article provides <\/a>interesting information on how they\u2019re attempting to modernize the service.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxi costs in Tarlac are similar to elsewhere in the Philippines \u2013 they start at $0.84 and charge approximately $0.45 per mile traveled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price of gasoline also matches that of other cities at $3.86 per gallon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average total cost of living: $480 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of Tarlac City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Less densely populated and surrounded by quiet farmland \u2013 perfect for those who want a balance between city and suburban life.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The capital can be easily accessed via the MacArthur Highway, which runs through the city.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8) Cebu City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cebu.jpg\" alt=\"Cebu\" class=\"wp-image-311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cebu.jpg 950w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cebu-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cebu-768x489.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines, with the fifth-largest population in the country (the 2015 census recorded a little under one million residents).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most expensive option on our list, and the price differences are noticeable, particularly in the rent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, compared to most cities in the US, Cebu City is still incredibly affordable. Cebu could be your new home if you have more to spare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rent in Cebu City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, renting in Cebu is a little more expensive than in other areas on our list. Here\u2019s the average price of a one-bedroom apartment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>$493.82 (in the city center)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$270.07 (outside of the city)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utilities<\/strong> <strong>in Cebu City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, Cebu&#8217;s utility prices are more or less in line with other cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Necessities (electricity, water, heating, etc.) &#8211; $124.14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet (unlimited data at a speed of 60mbps or more) &#8211; $51<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone bill (one minute of prepaid mobile tariff) &#8211; $0.16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eating Out&nbsp;in Cebu City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In Cebu City, the average cost of a fast-food combo meal is $3.76.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant costs $22.98.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pint of beer costs $1.11.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transport<\/strong> <strong>in Cebu City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A single ticket on the jeepney costs, on average, $0.21. A monthly pass is around $8.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxis start at $0.84 and cost $0.45 per mile traveled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A gallon of gasoline costs $4.10.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average total cost of living: $1,041 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of Cebu City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A large number of opportunities for employment in many areas&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All the conveniences of Manila, but with less congestion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9) Iloilo City&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Iloilo-City-1.jpg\" alt=\"Iloilo-City-1\" class=\"wp-image-261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Iloilo-City-1.jpg 950w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Iloilo-City-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Iloilo-City-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Iloilo is a Western Visayas region city with just half a million residents. It also has meager living costs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rent in Iloilo City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the cost of a one-bedroom apartment in Iloilo City:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>City center &#8211; $135.16<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outside the city &#8211; $91.84<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utilities<\/strong> <strong>in Iloilo City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Necessities (electricity, water, heating, etc.) &#8211; $154.58<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet (unlimited data at a speed of 60mbps or more) &#8211; $62.38<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone bill (one minute of prepaid mobile tariff) &#8211; $0.11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eating Out<\/strong> <strong>in Iloilo City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You can expect to pay around $3.55 for a fast food combo meal in Iloilo City.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On average, a three-course meal for two in a mid-range restaurant costs $12.54.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pint of beer costs $0.89.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transport<\/strong> <strong>in Iloilo City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In Iloilo City, a jeepney ticket costs less than $0.20, and a monthly pass is just over ten dollars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxi prices start at $0.84 and cost around $0.45 for every mile traveled.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A gallon of gasoline costs $3.98.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average total cost of living: is $595 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of Iloilo City&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It has a seaport and an international airport.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-quality healthcare and educational institutes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plenty of commerce and trade&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10) Cagayan de Oro City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cagayan-de-Oro-City.jpg\" alt=\"Cagayan de Oro City\" class=\"wp-image-262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cagayan-de-Oro-City.jpg 950w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cagayan-de-Oro-City-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cagayan-de-Oro-City-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cagayan de Oro is a city in the Northern Mindanao region with almost 700,000 residents. Regarding living costs, it sits around the middle of this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rent<\/strong> <strong>in Cagayan de Oro City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the average costs of renting a one-bedroom apartment in Cagayan de Oro City:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>$325.77 (in the city center)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$249.52 (outside the city)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utilities<\/strong> <strong>in Cagayan de Oro City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Necessities (electricity, water, heating, etc.) &#8211; $129.84<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet (unlimited data at a speed of 60mbps or more) &#8211; $45.97<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone bill (one minute of prepaid mobile tariff) &#8211; $0.18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eating Out<\/strong> <strong>in Cagayan de Oro City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A fast-food combo meal costs $3.13 in Cagayan de Oro City.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A three-course meal for two in a mid-range restaurant costs around $17.13.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pint of beer costs $1.09.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transport<\/strong> <strong>in Cagayan de Oro City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A jeepney ticket costs around $0.20, while a monthly pass costs slightly more than two dollars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxis start at a minimum of $0.84 and cost around $0.45 per mile traveled.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The average cost of one gallon of gasoline is $3.79.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average total cost of living: $796 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of Cagayan de Oro City:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Businesses are being opened by foreign investors, providing more employment opportunities.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for adventure-seeking nature lovers due to its <strong>proximity to the Cagayan de Oro river&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening more BPO (business process outsourcing) companies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving to a new country is exciting but can be nerve-wracking, especially if you\u2019re unsure how everyday living works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, your budget will always be a significant deciding factor when deciding where to call your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, this article has given you the information needed to make this exciting decision. 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