Question 1

How far does your money go in Dumaguete compared with the US?

Accepted Answer

Based on the current PPP estimate, the same home-country income goes about 3.4x further in Dumaguete. We are using the country-level cost index for Philippines here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 2

Is Dumaguete cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?

Accepted Answer

Overall living costs are about 70% cheaper than New York City for Dumaguete. We are using the country-level cost index for Philippines here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 3

How does rent in Dumaguete compare with New York City?

Accepted Answer

Rent are about 92% cheaper than New York City in Dumaguete. We are using the country-level cost index for Philippines here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 4

How expensive are groceries and restaurants in Dumaguete?

Accepted Answer

Groceries are about 65% cheaper than New York City and restaurant prices are about 80% cheaper than New York City. We are using the country-level cost index for Philippines here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Dumaguete, Philippines

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