Cost of living in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 16% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
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| Food in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is about the same as in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Juan, La Union (Philippines) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Php472 (C$12) | C$20 | 38% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Php350 (C$9) | C$11 | 15% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Php139 (C$3.61) | C$7 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| - | C$2.54 | - |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| - | C$3.95 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Php167 (C$4.33) | C$4.50 | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Php1,952 (C$51) | C$11 | 382% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Php183 (C$4.75) | C$3.70 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Php223 (C$5.79) | C$1.89 | 207% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Php129 (C$3.35) | C$4.03 | 17% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Php558 (C$14) | C$18 | 21% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Php83 (C$2.15) | C$2.41 | 11% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Php129 (C$3.35) | C$2.59 | 29% |
| Housing in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 27% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| San Juan, La Union (Philippines) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php58,500 (C$1,519) | C$1,585 | 4% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Php32,200 (C$836) | C$1,071 | 22% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Php12,100 (C$314) | C$229 | 37% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php44,300 (C$1,150) | C$1,130 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Php31,100 (C$807) | C$843 | 4% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Php11,820 (C$307) | C$156 | 96% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Php6,100 (C$158) | C$79 | 101% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Php49,200 (C$1,277) | C$377 | 239% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php5,500 (C$143) | C$156 | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Php310 (C$8) | C$9 | 10% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Php340 (C$9) | C$18 | 50% |
| Clothes in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 29% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| San Juan, La Union (Philippines) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Php2,240 (C$58) | C$72 | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Php1,250 (C$32) | C$60 | 46% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php4,800 (C$125) | C$118 | 5% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Php5,200 (C$135) | C$124 | 9% |
| Transportation in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is about the same as in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| San Juan, La Union (Philippines) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Php1,220,000 (C$31,668) | C$26,886 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Php52 (C$1.35) | C$1.22 | 10% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Php2,281 (C$59) | C$63 | 7% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | C$26 | - |
| Personal Care in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is about the same as in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| San Juan, La Union (Philippines) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php215 (C$5.58) | C$9 | 41% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | C$21 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Php1,220 (C$32) | C$75 | 58% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Php500 (C$13) | C$7 | 79% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| - | C$4.96 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | C$5.31 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Php182 (C$4.72) | C$2.57 | 84% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Php153 (C$3.97) | C$2.73 | 45% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Php755 (C$20) | C$19 | 1% |
| Entertainment in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 56% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||
| San Juan, La Union (Philippines) | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Php2,210 (C$57) | C$47 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Php1,213 (C$31) | C$27 | 18% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Php4,827 (C$125) | C$131 | 5% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Php3,204 (C$83) | C$91 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Php422 (C$11) | C$8 | 38% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Php212 (C$5.50) | C$4.59 | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Php173 (C$4.49) | C$6 | 27% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | C$757 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Php64 (C$1.66) | C$0.25 | 562% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Php1,200 (C$31) | C$66 | 53% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Php249 (C$6) | C$15 | 56% |
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For example, you would need at least C$5,555 (Php213,984) in San Juan, La Union to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,800 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.