- Cost of Living
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- San Juan, La Union
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Cost of living in San Juan, La Union, Philippines compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php472 (C$12) | C$14 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php350 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php139 (C$3.44) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | C$2.38 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.08 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php167 (C$4.13) | C$2.62 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php1,952 (C$48) | C$10 | + 389% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php183 (C$4.53) | C$3.73 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php223 (C$5.52) | C$2.90 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php129 (C$3.19) | C$2.89 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php558 (C$14) | C$16 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php83 (C$2.05) | C$2.31 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php129 (C$3.19) | C$1.76 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php58,500 (C$1,447) | C$1,186 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php32,200 (C$797) | C$982 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php12,100 (C$299) | C$117 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php44,300 (C$1,096) | C$919 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php31,100 (C$769) | C$695 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php11,820 (C$292) | C$64 | + 355% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php6,100 (C$151) | C$39 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php49,200 (C$1,217) | C$392 | + 211% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,500 (C$136) | C$111 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php310 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php340 (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,240 (C$55) | C$61 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,250 (C$31) | C$41 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,800 (C$119) | C$95 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php5,200 (C$129) | C$87 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,220,000 (C$30,182) | C$22,684 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php52 (C$1.29) | C$1.19 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php2,281 (C$56) | C$47 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php215 (C$5.32) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,220 (C$30) | C$85 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php500 (C$12) | C$7 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php182 (C$4.50) | C$3.21 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php153 (C$3.79) | C$2.46 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php755 (C$19) | C$19 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php2,210 (C$55) | C$43 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php1,213 (C$30) | C$27 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php4,827 (C$119) | C$84 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php3,204 (C$79) | C$93 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php422 (C$10) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php212 (C$5.24) | C$5.44 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php173 (C$4.28) | C$5.57 | - 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Php6,508 (C$161) | C$141 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php64 (C$1.58) | C$2.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,200 (C$30) | C$34 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php249 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,751
(Php151,640)
in San Juan, La Union
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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