CebuPhilippines · Asia

Philippines · Asia · Population 965,332 · Asia/Manila

Cebu in Philippines (Asia) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$1153 incl. rent, a safety index of 51.1/100, an average annual temperature of 27°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$1153incl. rent · est. range

$980 – $1384

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

51.1/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

27°C avg/yr

2533mm · 3629h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

96Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

7.4µg/m³ PM2.5 · Good

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

See country-level info · verify with officials

Source: Philippines snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Cebu?

Cebu has an estimated monthly cost of ~$1153 including rent (range $980–$1384), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Cebu safe?

Cebu scores 51.1/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Philippines?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Philippines. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Cebu?

Median fixed broadband download is about 96 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Philippines

Philippines: GDP per capita ~$0 (World Bank), HDI 0.71, Global Peace Index rank #115 (IEP 2024). Open Philippines country page →

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