2 provinces — 4 cities covered
Eastern Visayas has the lowest construction costs in the Visayas, 12% below national average.
2 cities. Leyte has Eastern Visayas' most active construction market.
2 cities. Samar has affordable construction with growing towns.
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In 2026, construction costs in Eastern Visayas range from ₱19,360/sqm (economic) to ₱65,340/sqm (premium). A standard 100 sqm house costs approximately ₱3,080,000.
Yes, Eastern Visayas is 30% cheaper than Metro Manila. The regional multiplier is 0.88x vs Manila's 1.25x.
We cover 4 cities across 2 provinces in Eastern Visayas, with updated 2026 pricing for each location.
The PSA recorded an average of ₱9,514/sqm for Eastern Visayas in January 2025, based on 322 building permits. A livable standard-finish home costs 2-3x this baseline.
Eastern Visayas has the lowest construction costs in the Visayas, 12% below national average. With 4 cities across 2 provinces, Eastern Visayas offers diverse construction options for every budget. The PSA recorded 322 building permits in January 2025 with an average cost of ₱9,514/sqm.
Use our free Construction Cost Calculator for an estimate specific to your city, or audit your contractor's quote against current Eastern Visayas market rates.
Sources: DPWH CMPD Q1-Q2 2025 (Department Order 125 s.2025), PSA CMRPI 2026, regional supplier surveys.