Cost of living in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 7% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | ||||
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| Food in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| San Juan, La Union | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | AU$22 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | AU$15 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | AU$9 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | AU$1.42 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | AU$7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | AU$7 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | AU$4.37 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | AU$3.68 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | AU$5.71 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | AU$24 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | AU$3.12 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | AU$2.76 | - | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 7% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| San Juan, La Union | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | AU$2,762 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | AU$1,963 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | AU$175 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | AU$2,084 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | AU$1,429 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php12,880 (AU$350) | AU$193 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | AU$60 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | AU$552 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$225 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$13 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$33 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| San Juan, La Union | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$122 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | AU$88 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$163 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | AU$153 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| San Juan, La Union | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$31,488 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | AU$1.86 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$153 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$23 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| San Juan, La Union | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$11 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$10 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$83 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$4.96 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | AU$8 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | AU$3.49 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | AU$3.07 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | AU$35 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| San Juan, La Union | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | AU$68 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$43 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$348 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | AU$119 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$19 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | AU$4.85 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$668 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$90 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | AU$42 | - | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 469 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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