Cost of living in General Santos City, Philippines vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in General Santos City (Philippines) is 76% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php166 ($3.26) | $17 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php119 ($2.34) | $10 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php79 ($1.56) | $7 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 ($1.67) | $1.69 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php68 ($1.34) | $5.99 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php45 ($0.89) | $7 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php204 ($4.02) | $10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php100 ($1.97) | $4.88 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php80 ($1.58) | $2.46 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php45 ($0.89) | $3.30 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php350 ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php65 ($1.29) | $2.45 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php25 ($0.49) | $4.34 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in General Santos City (Philippines) is 61% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php20,000 ($394) | $2,550 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php5,500 ($108) | $1,846 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,000 ($158) | $274 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,691 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php5,000 ($98) | $1,289 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,000 ($59) | $142 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,500 ($30) | $41 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php25,000 ($492) | $450 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,600 ($110) | $132 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php750 ($15) | $14 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in General Santos City (Philippines) is 75% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,800 ($35) | $66 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php350 ($7) | $75 | - 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,500 ($89) | $100 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,500 ($69) | $181 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in General Santos City (Philippines) is 40% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php500,000 ($9,847) | $25,902 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php41 ($0.81) | $1.02 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php5,000 ($98) | $43 | + 131% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in General Santos City (Philippines) is 60% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php211 ($4.15) | $12 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php450 ($9) | $28 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php323 ($6) | $115 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php700 ($14) | $9 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php229 ($4.51) | $5.06 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php169 ($3.34) | $5.65 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php60 ($1.18) | $5.11 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php135 ($2.66) | $1.99 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php180 ($3.55) | $25 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in General Santos City (Philippines) is 59% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php450 ($9) | $57 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php268 ($5.27) | $25 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php346 ($7) | $202 | - 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php700 ($14) | $97 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php700 ($14) | $12 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php350 ($7) | $5.90 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php45 ($0.89) | $6 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php35,000 ($689) | $429 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 ($0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php600 ($12) | $51 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php70 ($1.38) | $10 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 70 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,100 in Maui you would need to make just about $3,555 (Php180,525) in General Santos City.
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