- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Puerto Rico
- Lucena City
- Aguadilla
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucena City, Philippines compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucena City (Philippines) is 59% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php153 ($2.87) | $8 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php165 ($3.10) | $7 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php87 ($1.63) | $5.32 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php74 ($1.39) | $1.75 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php72 ($1.35) | $2.72 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php66 ($1.24) | $4.77 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php117 ($2.20) | $3.50 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php87 ($1.64) | $3.26 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php65 ($1.23) | $5.18 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php48 ($0.91) | $2.00 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php423 ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php62 ($1.16) | $1.41 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php30 ($0.57) | $1.13 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Lucena City (Philippines) is 61% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php17,500 ($329) | $984 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php12,500 ($235) | $632 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,854 ($91) | $248 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php6,447 ($121) | $552 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php6,000 ($113) | $456 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php5,000 ($94) | $74 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,345 ($25) | $48 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php14,126 ($265) | $300 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,360 ($63) | $107 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php300 ($5.64) | $19 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php50 ($0.94) | $9 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Lucena City (Philippines) is 9% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,071 ($39) | $37 | + 6% | |
| 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 ($59) | $80 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,714 ($32) | $75 | - 57% | |
| 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 ($0.82) | $0.62 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php450 ($8) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Lucena City (Philippines) is 47% 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 ($4.59) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 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 ($3.79) | $3.74 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php111 ($2.09) | $3.99 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php50 ($0.94) | $2.99 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php56 ($1.05) | $1.99 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php151 ($2.83) | $12 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Lucena City (Philippines) is 39% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php600 ($11) | $42 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php332 ($6) | $13 | - 53% | |
| 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 ($3.30) | $4.75 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php180 ($3.38) | $3.25 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php62 ($1.17) | $1.94 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php18,000 ($338) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php9 ($0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $35 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php63 ($1.18) | $4.78 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lucena City (Philippines) is 42% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,100
in Aguadilla
you would need to make just about $1,785
(Php95,015)
in Lucena City.
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