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Cebu, Philippines

Compare Cebu, Philippines for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

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Monthly estimateINR 1,03,600

Studio rentINR 28,000-INR 60,000

Internet55 Mbps

Safety55/100

Air qualityPolluted periods (44)

PowerOutage risk (40)

CoworkingLimited work spots (44)

Best seasonDec-May

Minimum stay3-12 months

Nomad fit in Cebu

Cebu is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are IT Park, Lahug, Banilad. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 30-55 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1-2 months and common lease flexibility of 3-12 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips

Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

The best timing is usually Dec-May. Watch out for jun-nov typhoons when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Cebu. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness: Challenging (38)
Crime rate: Elevated (47)
Air quality: Polluted periods (44)
Power reliability: Outage risk (40)
Mobile data / eSIM: Patchy / slower (55)
Coworking / cafe work: Limited work spots (44)
Healthcare access: Limited access (30)
English usability: Easy in English (94)
Walkability / transit: Manageable (57)
Airport access: Good airport access (79)
Accommodation availability: Limited options (52)
Payment/card friendliness: Cash-heavy (34)
Food delivery / convenience: Limited convenience (44)
Social / nomad community: Small community (45)
Noise comfort: Generally calm (82)
Tap water / water quality: Avoid tap water (35)
Political/civil stability: Disruption risk (46)

Cost breakdown

Rent range: INR 28,000-INR 60,000 / month
Food estimate/person: INR 24,000 / month
Utilities + WiFi: INR 7,600 / month
Cab estimate: INR 200 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai: INR 35,000 roundtrip estimate, 8-14h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Cebu, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs: INR 180 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast: INR 450 / kg
Rice: INR 95 / kg
Milk: INR 110 / litre
Local lunch: INR 260 / meal
Cafe coffee: INR 130 / cup

Country context

Country: Philippines
Airport code: CEB
GDP per person estimate: $4,300
City conservatism estimate: 58/100

All table data for Cebu

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person: INR 1,03,600
Studio/1BHK rent range: INR 28,000-INR 60,000 / month
Average rent: INR 44,000
Rent per sq ft/month: INR 95 / sq ft
Apartment size: 30-55 sqm
Average apartment size: 43 sqm / 463 sq ft
Deposit: 1-2 months
Minimum contract: 3-12 months
Areas to start with: IT Park, Lahug, Banilad

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person: INR 24,000
Common food basket: Eggs INR 180, chicken INR 450/kg, rice INR 95/kg, milk INR 110/L
Eggs: INR 180 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast: INR 450 / kg
Rice: INR 95 / kg
Milk: INR 110 / litre
Local lunch: INR 260 / meal
Cafe coffee: INR 130 / cup
Cab estimate: INR 200 per 5 km
Utilities: INR 6,000 / month
Home Wi-Fi: INR 1,600 / month
Internet speed: 55 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code: CEB
Flight from Mumbai: INR 35,000 roundtrip estimate, 8-14h one stop
Flight duration estimate: ~11h one-way
Airport distance: 9.8 km from city coordinate
Best season: Dec-May
Avoid / bad season: Jun-Nov typhoons
Scenic places: Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Scenic description: Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs: INR 1,03,600/month, 55 Mbps, 55/100 safety
General safety estimate: 55/100
Women safety estimate: 60/100
City conservatism estimate: 58/100
Beach access: Yes
Development estimate: Emerging (43)
Cleanliness: Challenging (38)
Crime rate: Elevated (47)
Air quality: Polluted periods (44)
Power reliability: Outage risk (40)
Mobile data / eSIM: Patchy / slower (55)
Coworking / cafe work: Limited work spots (44)
Healthcare access: Limited access (30)
English usability: Easy in English (94)
Walkability / transit: Manageable (57)
Airport access: Good airport access (79)
Accommodation availability: Limited options (52)
Payment/card friendliness: Cash-heavy (34)
Food delivery / convenience: Limited convenience (44)
Social / nomad community: Small community (45)
Noise comfort: Generally calm (82)
Tap water / water quality: Avoid tap water (35)
Political/civil stability: Disruption risk (46)
City population: 965,332
City coordinates: 10.31672, 123.89071

Country and source context

Country: Philippines
Country code: PH
Country cities tracked: 196
Country GDP: $500B
GDP per person estimate: $4,300
Country conservatism estimate: 58/100 city signal
Women per 100 men: Estimate pending
GeoNames ID: 1717512
Search phrase: Cebu Philippines Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Data quality: curated
Sources: Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City: Cebu
Country Code: PH
Country: Philippines
Iata: CEB
Rent Low: 28000
Rent High: 60000
Internet: 55
Food Daily: 1600
Cab5km: 200
Utilities: 6000
Wifi: 1600
Flight Inr: 35000
Flight Time: 8-14h one stop
Area: IT Park, Lahug, Banilad
Size: 30-55 sqm
Deposit: 1-2 months
Minimum: 3-12 months
Best Season: Dec-May
Avoid Season: Jun-Nov typhoons
Safety: 55
City Conservative: 58
Country Gdp Pc: 4300
Country Gdp B: 500
Title Name: Cebu, Philippines
Scenic: Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Scenic Description: Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.
Average Rent: 44000
Average Sqm: 43
Monthly Estimate: 103600
Search Phrase: Cebu Philippines Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Data Quality: curated
Sources: Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Latitude: 10.31672
Longitude: 123.89071
Population: 965332
Geo Name Id: 1717512
Airport Distance Km: 9.775000400560993
Timezone: Asia/Manila

Cebu images

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