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Baguio

Philippines 🕒 10:36:40 AM (UTC+8 PST)

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Tue Oct 13
28°C / 82°F
Low: 21°C / 70°F
Wed Oct 14
28°C / 83°F
Low: 20°C / 68°F
Thu Oct 15
28°C / 82°F
Low: 19°C / 67°F

📊 Core Metrics

Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$306
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
7.8
Excellent
Fixed Internet
85
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population272,714
  • RegionBenguet
  • ClimateSubtropical Highland (Cool Year-Round / Heavy Monsoon Rainfall)
  • Elevation1,493 m

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)143.33 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)23.90 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)5.42 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre411.87 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre200.52 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre855.82 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre473.11 USD
  • Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre2438.71 USD
  • Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre933.14 USD

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.24 USD
  • Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)13.01 USD
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)0.81 USD
  • Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)0.24 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)1.95 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.19 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)21785.78 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)19668.17 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)5.28 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant4.06 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)17.07 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)2.86 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)1.02 USD
  • Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)2.08 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)1.85 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)0.59 USD
  • Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)0.33 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.68 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)1.16 USD
  • White Rice (1 kg)1.01 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)2.09 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)5.20 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)3.49 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)8.04 USD
  • Apples (1 kg)2.31 USD
  • Bananas (1 kg)1.61 USD
  • Oranges (1 kg)2.41 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)1.07 USD
  • Potatoes (1 kg)1.74 USD
  • Onions (1 kg)1.79 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)0.65 USD
  • Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)0.52 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)8.94 USD
  • Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)0.96 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)3.01 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership21.79 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child135.48 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child10740.18 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)29.47 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)69.10 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes56.90 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)17.88 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)19.92 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)185.77 USD

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