- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Santiago, Philippines compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Philippines) is 41% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php175 (€2.73) | €11 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php169 (€2.63) | €5.61 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php150 (€2.34) | €2.94 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php74 (€1.16) | €0.97 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php70 (€1.09) | €2.13 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php59 (€0.92) | €1.37 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php160 (€2.50) | €5.00 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php225 (€3.51) | €1.75 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php90 (€1.41) | €1.24 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php28 (€0.43) | €0.63 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php105 (€1.64) | €4.94 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php50 (€0.78) | €1.39 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php25 (€0.39) | €0.53 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Philippines) is 12% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php15,000 (€234) | €678 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €439 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php2,750 (€43) | €89 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €463 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €325 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €66 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php2,450 (€38) | €27 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php55,000 (€859) | €414 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,000 (€47) | €73 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php300 (€4.69) | €8 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Philippines) is 59% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,050 (€32) | €79 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php450 (€7) | €25 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,333 (€52) | €65 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php2,500 (€39) | €73 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Philippines) is 32% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,000,000 (€15,621) | €19,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (€0.78) | €1.27 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,000 (€16) | €29 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Philippines) is 36% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php100 (€1.56) | €7 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €54 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php150 (€2.34) | €4.63 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php75 (€1.17) | €2.78 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php80 (€1.25) | €2.97 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php100 (€1.56) | €1.37 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php20 (€0.31) | €2.01 | - 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php140 (€2.19) | €11 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Philippines) is 50% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php500 (€8) | €25 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php300 (€4.69) | €12 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php500 (€8) | €44 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php725 (€11) | €46 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php150 (€2.34) | €7 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php95 (€1.48) | €2.10 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php50 (€0.78) | €4.64 | - 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €500 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php750 (€12) | €29 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php58 (€0.90) | €4.42 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 129 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santiago (Philippines) is 33% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,200
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,481
(Php94,832)
in Santiago.
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