Cost of Living in Dumaguete, Philippines
Philippines · Southeast Asia
Monthly budget from $395 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$395
/mo
Standard
$730
/mo
Comfort
$1,390
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $200 | $110 | $25 | $60 | $395/mo |
| Standard | $360 | $200 | $50 | $120 | $730/mo |
| Comfort | $720 | $330 | $100 | $240 | $1,390/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
University city known as City of Gentle People with diving, dolphin watching, and low costs
Internet: 25 Mbps
Safety: 4.5/5
Nomad score: 4/5