Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)

$572

Retiree Score

70.0

Safety Index

56.9

Healthcare

11 facilities

The population of 741,617 may seem enticing, but Cagayan de Oro's heavy bureaucracy and frequent flooding are persistent headaches for residents. While the city touts itself as the "regional center and business hub of Northern Mindanao," the reality is a tangled web of red tape and natural disasters that test one's patience. Those seeking a laidback tropical lifestyle would be better off looking elsewhere.

Can I afford Cagayan de Oro City?

Total Monthly Household Income (After Tax):

Lifestyle: comfortable

You could save

$2392 / month

Savings Rate80%

Rent $50

Living Costs $558

Safety

Healthcare

100

Walkability

100

Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L)$2

Bread (loaf)—

Eggs (12)$1

Rice (1kg)—

Chicken (1kg)—

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive)$4

Meal (Mid-range)$54

Cappuccino$2

Water (0.33L)—

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo)$83

Mobile Plan (mo)$11

Gym (mo)$25

Cinema Ticket$4

Housing

1BR Center (mo)$50

1BR Outside (mo)—

3BR Center (mo)$117

3BR Outside (mo)—

Expat Life

English Proficiency

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Expat Community

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Top Neighborhoods

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Elevation

Nearest Airport

CGY (26km)

Local Economy

Avg Monthly Salary

$217

Mortgage Interest Rate

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet

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Temperature

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Annual Rainfall

3148 mm

Coworking Spaces

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Best Months to Visit

May, Jun, Jul, Aug