CostLens
HomePhilippines › Cabanatuan City

Cost of Living in Cabanatuan City

Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines · Population 343,672

▲ +0% vs Philippines average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₱25,920 ($443)
Couple, monthly₱46,512 ($795)
Family of four, monthly₱60,640 ($1,037)

Estimated Prices in Cabanatuan City

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₱260 ($4.45)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₱1,042 ($17.81)per meal
Cappuccino₱78.13 ($1.34)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₱5,903 ($101)per month
Monthly public transport pass₱955 ($16.32)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₱2,518 ($43.04)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₱729 ($12.47)per month
Fitness club membership₱729 ($12.47)per month
Cinema ticket₱191 ($3.26)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₱12,301 ($210)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₱8,557 ($146)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₱25,671 ($439)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Cabanatuan City is ₱26,044 ($445) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₱25,920 ($443) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₱33,696 ($576) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₱8,557 ($146)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Cabanatuan City

Cabanatuan City vs ManilaCabanatuan City vs Quezon CityCabanatuan City vs Zamboanga CityCabanatuan City vs DavaoCabanatuan City vs Caloocan CityCabanatuan City vs Taguig City

Nearby Cities

Santa Rosa

8 km away · Nueva Ecija

Talavera

12 km away · Nueva Ecija

Aliaga

13 km away · Nueva Ecija

Palayan City

14 km away · Nueva Ecija

San Leonardo

14 km away · Nueva Ecija

Santo Domingo

15 km away · Nueva Ecija

General Mamerto Natividad

15 km away · Nueva Ecija

Peñaranda

16 km away · Nueva Ecija

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cabanatuan City expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₱25,920 ($443) per month in Cabanatuan City including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Philippines.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Cabanatuan City?
A net salary of around ₱33,696 ($576) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Cabanatuan City with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Cabanatuan City is ₱26,044 ($445).
How much is rent in Cabanatuan City?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₱12,301 ($210) per month in the city centre and ₱8,557 ($146) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₱25,671 ($439).
Is Cabanatuan City cheaper than Philippines on average?
No — Cabanatuan City is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Philippines average, mainly due to housing demand.
Figures for Cabanatuan City are estimates based on Philippines national averages adjusted for city size (population 343,672). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.