When it comes to cities in the Philippines, Cebu City and Quezon City are two representatives that cannot be avoided. One represents the economy of the Philippines and the other represents the entertainment of the Philippines. For international students, experiencing a city with different "tastes" is also a valuable experience in their study abroad career.
Cebu, Cebu, Cebu
The Philippines' second-largest city and a port city adjacent to Dumagate, many Silliman University students use Cebu as a stopover for more places to play.
Quezon City, Quezon City
Quezon City, the former capital of the Philippines, is known as the "Hollywood of the Philippines", and has institutions of higher learning such as the University of the Philippines and the Ateneo de Athenes University.
Consumption levels in both places
Located in the south of the Philippines, Cebu City is the second largest port city in the Philippines and the economy after the capital Manila. Cebu is also a major hub for international flights, with a convergence of commercial, trade and industrial sectors with great potential. Cebu itself is also a city rich in tourism resources, and has become a tourist transit point for Doumagate, Bohol, Siquijor Island and other places.
The consumption level of Cebu is similar to that of Manila, but it is relatively low in terms of rent and transportation, and the basic 3,000 yuan can meet the basic living in January. But Cebu's entertainment and shopping pastime is very convenient, not only the largest shopping chain in the Philippines, SM Mall, but also countless branded clothing stores that are much cheaper than in China. Commercial streets, restaurants, bars and other entertainment projects abound in the city. This is where the stereotype of international students that the Philippines is a big rural area can be directly broken.
Quezon City is the largest and most populous city in Metro Manila. Quezon City is also known as the "Hollywood of the Philippines" because it is home to two major radio stations in the Philippines. According to a survey by relevant Philippine institutions, the average salary of white-collar workers in Quezon City is about 2,500-3,000 pesos (about 3,000-4,000 yuan). But because the average age of Quezon City is only 24 years old, its spending power is strong.
Bustling crowds can be seen everywhere in the mall, and it is no exaggeration to say that this is the Sanlitun of the Philippines. The energetic crowd also leads to the fact that the prices here are not too low, and a simple meal basically costs 400 pesos (about 50 yuan).
Rental of housing in both places
Since many investors poured into Cebu City in 2017, real estate has opened year by year, and the house price in the central urban area has basically reached 1.2-15,000 per square meter, and the monthly rental is basically 2,500 yuan / month.
However, since there are not many top universities in Cebu City, many international students use Cebu more often as a temporary residence during their visit. For example, international students from nearby Silliman University often go to Cebu for weekends, so we only need to look at the hotels or B&Bs here.
The rental situation in Quezon City is basically the same as in Manila, and most international students will choose to rent independent apartments, and the rent is basically the same as that of second- and third-tier cities in China. At present, the rent of a better apartment in Quezon City is basically 20,000 pesos per month (about 2,500 yuan). If it is an urban village, it will be much cheaper, about 5,000 pesos per month (about 600 yuan).
Is "Filipino" always safe?
Cebu is one of the safest cities in the Philippines and has also been ranked as one of the safest cities in the world for many years. From museums and art galleries to great nightlife, Cebu is rich in diversity and security.
Quezon City is the largest city in Metro Manila. In terms of social security, because of the large population and high urbanization. In addition, Quezon City has a large number of foreigners, so the Philippine government pays more attention to social and environmental security, which naturally makes Quezon City one of the most secure and best cities in the Philippines.
Overall traffic status
Cebu City is easily accessible by land, sea and air, and is the center of maritime and air transport in the southern Philippines. There are also many direct flights in China, and the airport is about a ten-minute drive from the city. It is very convenient to visit Cebu on weekends and travel between the islands.
Bulacan International Airport, located north of Quezon and expected to open in 2025, will be one of the largest airports in the world when completed, with an annual passenger capacity of 100-200 million passengers, twice that of Shanghai Pudong Airport. And Quezon will be the closest city to the new airport.
Quezon has clear advantages over transportation in other cities in Metro Manila, especially the MRT light rail. 7 of Manila's 13 stations on Line 1 are located in Quezon City. The largest transportation hub is located at North Avenue Station in Quezon, where Metro Lines 3 and 7 and Light Rail Line 1 meet.