Cebu City
Philippines Above global median · +80.1% (3-bed)
Cebu City is one of the pricier markets here. A 3-bedroom home runs about +80.1% versus the global median of $276k.
Median purchase price
1-bedroom $121,000 −13.6%
vs global median $140k
2-bedroom $204,000 +3.6%
vs global median $197k
3-bedroom $497,000 +80.1%
vs global median $276k
Cost of living & rent
Cost of living 32.3 NYC = 100, excl. rent Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence
Rent · 1-bed (centre) $534/mo Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Rent · 3-bed (centre) $1,102/mo Numbeo Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Price-to-rent ratio 37.6× years of rent to equal purchase Model estimate Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Earnings & affordability
Local purchasing power 30.0 NYC = 100 Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence
Income tax (effective)
Income tax · low earner 11.2% effective, on ~$30k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Income tax · mid earner 20.8% effective, on ~$75k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Income tax · high earner 29.4% effective, on ~$150k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence
Source & date. Median home-purchase prices in USD, starter dataset v2026.1 (2026-05). Other metrics carry their own source & date on each card above. Directional figures for comparing markets — not a valuation of any specific property. Methodology →
Getting there
Nearest airports
CEB 9 km
Mactan Cebu International Airport Routes & flights → ILO 165 km
Iloilo International Airport Routes & flights → Scheduled-service airports near Cebu City, nearest first. Flight data from AirportRoutes.
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