The average three-bedroom and two-bathroom house in the Philippines is about $100,000 USD.
I'm talking more about the ambiance of a city and its access to clean, beautiful, and well maintained amenities all throughout.
Would you say that Dumaguete has a sizeable middle class?
My favorite place in Philippines to live seems to be Makati.. they have the business district which is really upscale with good entertainment options, while the outskirts of Makati have cheap condominiums you could get and everything you generally need. Makati is also an older development than BGC with more laid back people and vibe which I like.