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Baguio

Philippines 🕒 1:37:09 PM (UTC+8 PST)

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Wed May 6
28°C / 83°F
Low: 20°C / 69°F
Thu May 7
29°C / 83°F
Low: 21°C / 69°F
Fri May 8
30°C / 86°F
Low: 21°C / 70°F

📊 Core Metrics

Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$301
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
4.8
Moderate
Fixed Internet
105
Ultra Fast (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
  • Region
  • ClimateTropical
  • Elevation1,493 m

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)152.75 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)24.26 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)5.78 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre410.05 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre192.03 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre842.73 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre404.56 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre295.10 USD
  • Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre93.28 USD

Transportation

  • One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.26 USD
  • Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)13.86 USD
  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)0.87 USD
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)0.42 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)2.34 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.09 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)23216.77 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)20960.07 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)5.20 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant3.90 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)17.33 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)2.95 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)1.08 USD
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)2.22 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)1.97 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.63 USD
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)0.35 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.79 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)1.05 USD
  • White Rice (1 lb)0.49 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)2.30 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)2.51 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)1.64 USD
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)3.70 USD
  • Apples (1 lb)1.12 USD
  • Bananas (1 lb)0.70 USD
  • Oranges (1 lb)1.17 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)0.52 USD
  • Potatoes (1 lb)0.84 USD
  • Onions (1 lb)0.86 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)0.69 USD
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)0.60 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)9.53 USD
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)1.02 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)3.34 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership23.22 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child148.23 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child10917.31 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)31.40 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)62.81 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes60.64 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)31.83 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)21.22 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)197.98 USD