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Cost of living in San Juan, La Union, Philippines compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php472 (C$12) | C$15 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php350 (C$9) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php139 (C$3.46) | C$5.69 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | C$2.05 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.81 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php167 (C$4.16) | C$2.90 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php1,952 (C$49) | C$10 | + 391% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php183 (C$4.56) | C$4.00 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php223 (C$5.55) | C$3.34 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php129 (C$3.21) | C$3.36 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php558 (C$14) | C$16 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php83 (C$2.07) | C$2.41 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php129 (C$3.21) | C$2.01 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php58,500 (C$1,457) | C$1,651 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php32,200 (C$802) | C$1,142 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php12,100 (C$301) | C$102 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php44,300 (C$1,103) | C$1,038 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php31,100 (C$775) | C$779 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php11,820 (C$294) | C$66 | + 343% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php6,100 (C$152) | C$39 | + 285% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php49,200 (C$1,225) | C$351 | + 249% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,500 (C$137) | C$86 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php310 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php340 (C$8) | C$22 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,240 (C$56) | C$59 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,250 (C$31) | C$40 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,800 (C$120) | C$93 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php5,200 (C$130) | C$92 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,220,000 (C$30,388) | C$22,749 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php52 (C$1.30) | C$1.27 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php2,281 (C$57) | C$67 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php215 (C$5.36) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,220 (C$30) | C$82 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php500 (C$12) | C$6 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.72 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$2.83 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php182 (C$4.53) | C$3.09 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php153 (C$3.81) | C$2.46 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php755 (C$19) | C$19 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php2,210 (C$55) | C$46 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php1,213 (C$30) | C$26 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php4,827 (C$120) | C$101 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php3,204 (C$80) | C$85 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php422 (C$11) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php212 (C$5.28) | C$5.34 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php173 (C$4.31) | C$5.67 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php64 (C$1.59) | C$1.04 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,200 (C$30) | C$35 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php249 (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 241 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,798
(Php232,791)
in San Juan, La Union
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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