Cost of Living: Philippines vs US Cities

See how far your dollar goes. Side-by-side comparisons between Philippine and American cities based on mid-range expat planning estimates.

4.5x
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Manila vs New York City
$1,210/mo vs $5,500/mo
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Cebu vs San Francisco
$950/mo vs $5,200/mo
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4.0x
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Cebu vs Chicago
$950/mo vs $3,800/mo
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5.2x
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Dumaguete vs Denver
$675/mo vs $3,500/mo
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4.0x
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Manila vs Los Angeles
$1,210/mo vs $4,800/mo
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4.1x
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Davao vs Houston
$776/mo vs $3,200/mo
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6.0x
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Baguio vs Seattle
$719/mo vs $4,300/mo
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4.9x
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Iloilo vs Atlanta
$652/mo vs $3,200/mo
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3.6x
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Tagaytay vs Phoenix
$812/mo vs $2,900/mo
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Bacolod vs Miami
$614/mo vs $4,200/mo
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All figures are mid-range planning estimates. Full cost of living guide · Trip calculator