Baguio, Philippines

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Philippines

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About Baguio, Philippines

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$450

Family of 4 / mo

$1,159

Avg salary (after tax)

$454

Baguio is a beautiful city located in the northern part of the Philippines . Known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines," it is famous for its cool, pleasant weather, making it a popular getaway from the heat of the lowlands. The city is surrounded by lush pine trees and stunning mountains, which create a refreshing atmosphere.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Baguio· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $72.33
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $42.71
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $40.24
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $101.96

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.12
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $503.92

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.87
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.76
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $5.51
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.87
CappuccinoUSD $2.76

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $6.89
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $19.98
Fast Food ComboUSD $4.13

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $7.41
Apples (1 kg)USD $2.31
Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.27
Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.04
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.29
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.25
Onions (1 kg)USD $1.52
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.03
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.9
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $6.89
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $4.13
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $4.68
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $6.36
Dozen EggsUSD $2.5
White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.81
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $3.26
Milk (1 litre)USD $3.1

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $255.45
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $473.99
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $220.46
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $812.96
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $489.15
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $188.07

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $54.66
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $5.86
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $6.89
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $438.64
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $9,370

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.64
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.96
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $56,494
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $3.03
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $27.56
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $36,285
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.3

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $55.58
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $162.07