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Cost of living in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 57% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php358 (€5.58) | €15 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php153 (€2.39) | €8 | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php76 (€1.19) | €3.34 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php72 (€1.12) | €1.08 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | Php68 (€1.06) | €1.89 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php30 (€0.47) | €1.92 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php200 (€3.12) | €4.28 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php100 (€1.56) | €1.91 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php55 (€0.86) | €3.00 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php32 (€0.49) | €0.95 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php650 (€10) | €5.00 | + 103% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php62 (€0.97) | €2.36 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php28 (€0.44) | €1.38 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 73% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php18,021 (€281) | €1,817 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php10,000 (€156) | €1,264 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php2,103 (€33) | €162 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php6,000 (€94) | €1,104 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php4,000 (€62) | €766 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php9,000 (€140) | €81 | + 74% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,384 (€22) | €24 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen TV | Php24,333 (€380) | €437 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,000 (€47) | €129 | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php113 (€1.76) | €7 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 43% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €87 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php500 (€8) | €31 | - 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php2,500 (€39) | €85 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €135 | - | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 40% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,609,380 (€25,124) | €25,000 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php39 (€0.61) | €1.76 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php2,875 (€45) | €90 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 54% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php123 (€1.93) | €3.33 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php100 (€1.56) | €11 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €31 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php90 (€1.40) | €3.58 | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php50 (€0.78) | €3.74 | - 79% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php100 (€1.56) | €2.80 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php80 (€1.25) | €1.37 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php50 (€0.78) | €1.63 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php100 (€1.56) | €27 | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 23% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php750 (€12) | €49 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php273 (€4.27) | €20 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php550 (€9) | €116 | - 93% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,387 (€22) | €60 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php100 (€1.56) | €11 | - 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php110 (€1.72) | €2.70 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php70 (€1.09) | €4.00 | - 73% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php52 (€0.81) | €0.19 | + 327% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,712 (€27) | €32 | - 15% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php64 (€1.00) | €6.00 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 51% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,100
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,498
(Php159,993)
in Cagayan de Oro.
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