Cost of living in General Santos City, Philippines compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in General Santos City (Philippines) is 64% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php166 (€2.58) | €15 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php119 (€1.85) | €8 | - 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php65 (€1.01) | €3.34 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (€1.33) | €1.08 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | Php68 (€1.06) | €1.89 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php45 (€0.70) | €1.92 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php204 (€3.19) | €4.28 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php100 (€1.56) | €1.91 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php80 (€1.25) | €3.00 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php45 (€0.70) | €0.95 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php350 (€5.46) | €5.00 | + 9% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php65 (€1.02) | €2.36 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php25 (€0.39) | €1.38 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in General Santos City (Philippines) is 58% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php11,640 (€182) | €1,817 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php5,500 (€86) | €1,264 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,000 (€125) | €162 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,104 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php5,000 (€78) | €766 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,000 (€47) | €81 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,500 (€23) | €24 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen TV | Php25,000 (€390) | €437 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,600 (€87) | €129 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php750 (€12) | €7 | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in General Santos City (Philippines) is 67% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php1,800 (€28) | €87 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php350 (€5.46) | €31 | - 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,500 (€70) | €85 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,500 (€55) | €135 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in General Santos City (Philippines) is 32% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php500,000 (€7,806) | €25,000 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php35 (€0.55) | €1.76 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php5,000 (€78) | €90 | - 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in General Santos City (Philippines) is 38% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php211 (€3.29) | €3.33 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php450 (€7) | €11 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php323 (€5.04) | €31 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php700 (€11) | €3.58 | + 205% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php229 (€3.58) | €3.74 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php169 (€2.64) | €2.80 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php60 (€0.94) | €1.37 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php135 (€2.11) | €1.63 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php180 (€2.81) | €27 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in General Santos City (Philippines) is 62% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php450 (€7) | €49 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php268 (€4.18) | €20 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php346 (€5.41) | €116 | - 95% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php700 (€11) | €60 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php700 (€11) | €11 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php350 (€5.46) | €2.70 | + 102% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php45 (€0.70) | €4.00 | - 82% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php35,000 (€546) | €582 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (€0.11) | €0.19 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php600 (€9) | €32 | - 70% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php70 (€1.09) | €6.00 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in General Santos City (Philippines) is 51% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,200
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,529
(Php162,001)
in General Santos City.
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