- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Puerto Rico
- Lucena City
- Aguadilla
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucena City, Philippines compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucena City (Philippines) is 58% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php153 ($2.92) | $8 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php165 ($3.15) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php87 ($1.66) | $5.32 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php74 ($1.42) | $1.72 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php72 ($1.37) | $2.63 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php66 ($1.26) | $4.77 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php117 ($2.24) | $3.50 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php87 ($1.67) | $3.26 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php65 ($1.25) | $5.18 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php48 ($0.93) | $2.00 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php423 ($8) | $15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php62 ($1.18) | $1.28 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php30 ($0.58) | $1.13 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Lucena City (Philippines) is 64% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php17,500 ($335) | $1,135 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php12,500 ($239) | $652 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,854 ($93) | $283 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php6,447 ($123) | $602 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php6,000 ($115) | $472 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php5,000 ($96) | $100 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,345 ($26) | $50 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php14,126 ($270) | $300 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,360 ($64) | $107 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php300 ($5.74) | $19 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php50 ($0.96) | $9 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Lucena City (Philippines) is 8% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,071 ($40) | $37 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $30 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,114 ($60) | $80 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,714 ($33) | $75 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Lucena City (Philippines) is 4% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php43 ($0.83) | $0.62 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php450 ($9) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Lucena City (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php244 ($4.68) | $8 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php411 ($8) | $43 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $3.99 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php201 ($3.86) | $3.74 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php111 ($2.13) | $3.99 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php50 ($0.96) | $2.99 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php56 ($1.07) | $1.99 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php151 ($2.88) | $12 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Lucena City (Philippines) is 38% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php600 ($11) | $42 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php332 ($6) | $13 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php380 ($7) | $18 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php800 ($15) | $57 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php176 ($3.36) | $4.75 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php180 ($3.45) | $3.25 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php62 ($1.19) | $1.94 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php18,000 ($345) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php9 ($0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $28 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php63 ($1.20) | $4.78 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 68 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lucena City (Philippines) is 43% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,200
in Aguadilla
you would need to make just about $1,823
(Php95,215)
in Lucena City.
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