Cost of living in General Santos City, Philippines vs Kelowna, Canada
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in General Santos City (Philippines) is 61% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php166 (C$4.33) | C$17 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php119 (C$3.10) | C$12 | - 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php79 (C$2.07) | C$7 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (C$2.22) | C$2.43 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | Php68 (C$1.78) | C$3.97 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php45 (C$1.18) | C$2.82 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php204 (C$5.34) | C$13 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php100 (C$2.62) | C$3.21 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php80 (C$2.09) | C$1.89 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php45 (C$1.18) | C$3.29 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php350 (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php65 (C$1.71) | C$2.64 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php25 (C$0.65) | C$2.63 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in General Santos City (Philippines) is 46% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php20,000 (C$523) | C$1,961 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php5,500 (C$144) | C$1,723 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,000 (C$209) | C$209 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,579 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php5,000 (C$131) | C$1,147 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,000 (C$78) | C$78 | + 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,500 (C$39) | C$64 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php25,000 (C$654) | C$464 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,600 (C$146) | C$152 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php750 (C$20) | C$13 | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in General Santos City (Philippines) is 67% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,800 (C$47) | C$72 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php350 (C$9) | C$83 | - 89% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,500 (C$118) | C$122 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,500 (C$92) | C$129 | - 29% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in General Santos City (Philippines) is 47% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php500,000 (C$13,079) | C$21,915 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php41 (C$1.08) | C$1.24 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php5,000 (C$131) | C$67 | + 97% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in General Santos City (Philippines) is 45% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php211 (C$5.51) | C$11 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php450 (C$12) | C$21 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php323 (C$8) | C$103 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php700 (C$18) | C$8 | + 120% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php229 (C$5.99) | C$5.11 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php169 (C$4.43) | C$7 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php60 (C$1.57) | C$5.33 | - 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php135 (C$3.53) | C$2.48 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php180 (C$4.71) | C$25 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in General Santos City (Philippines) is 52% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php450 (C$12) | C$52 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php268 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php346 (C$9) | C$124 | - 93% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php700 (C$18) | C$87 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php700 (C$18) | C$9 | + 94% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php350 (C$9) | C$5.39 | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php45 (C$1.18) | C$7 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php35,000 (C$916) | C$610 | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (C$0.18) | C$0.40 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php600 (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php86 (C$2.25) | C$12 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in General Santos City (Philippines) is 33% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,700 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$3,806 (Php145,505) in General Santos City.
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