- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- China
- Lucena City
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucena City, Philippines compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucena City (Philippines) is 4% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php153 (元18) | 元10 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php165 (元20) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php87 (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php74 (元9) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php72 (元9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php66 (元8) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php117 (元14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php87 (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php65 (元8) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php48 (元5.85) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php423 (元51) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php62 (元7) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php30 (元3.64) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Lucena City (Philippines) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php17,500 (元2,114) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php12,500 (元1,510) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,854 (元586) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php6,447 (元779) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php6,000 (元725) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php5,000 (元604) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,345 (元162) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php14,126 (元1,706) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,360 (元406) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php300 (元36) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php50 (元6) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lucena City (Philippines) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,071 (元250) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,114 (元376) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,714 (元207) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Lucena City (Philippines) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php43 (元5.24) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php450 (元54) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Lucena City (Philippines) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php244 (元30) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php411 (元50) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php201 (元24) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php111 (元13) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php50 (元6) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php56 (元7) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php151 (元18) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Lucena City (Philippines) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php600 (元72) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php332 (元40) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php380 (元46) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php800 (元97) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php176 (元21) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php180 (元22) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php62 (元8) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php18,000 (元2,174) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php9 (元1.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php63 (元8) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lucena City (Philippines) is 4% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,764
(Php56,008)
in Lucena City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元6,500
in Aksu.
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