Cost of living in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 11% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Juan, La Union (Philippines) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Php472 (AU$13) | AU$18 | 29% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Php350 (AU$9) | AU$12 | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Php139 (AU$3.72) | AU$5.37 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| - | AU$1.48 | - |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| - | AU$5.30 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Php167 (AU$4.47) | AU$4.86 | 8% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Php1,952 (AU$52) | AU$8 | 588% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Php183 (AU$4.89) | AU$4.49 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Php223 (AU$5.96) | AU$3.12 | 91% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Php129 (AU$3.45) | AU$5.49 | 37% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Php558 (AU$15) | AU$17 | 12% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Php83 (AU$2.22) | AU$2.82 | 21% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Php129 (AU$3.45) | AU$2.64 | 31% |
| Housing in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 4% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| San Juan, La Union (Philippines) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php58,500 (AU$1,565) | AU$2,943 | 47% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Php32,200 (AU$861) | AU$2,147 | 60% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Php12,100 (AU$324) | AU$249 | 30% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php44,300 (AU$1,185) | AU$1,822 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Php31,100 (AU$832) | AU$1,417 | 41% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Php11,820 (AU$316) | AU$157 | 102% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Php6,100 (AU$163) | AU$46 | 253% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Php49,200 (AU$1,316) | AU$374 | 252% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php5,500 (AU$147) | AU$212 | 30% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Php310 (AU$8) | AU$9 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Php340 (AU$9) | AU$28 | 68% |
| Clothes in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 33% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| San Juan, La Union (Philippines) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Php2,240 (AU$60) | AU$101 | 40% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Php1,250 (AU$33) | AU$59 | 44% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php4,800 (AU$128) | AU$129 | 1% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Php5,200 (AU$139) | AU$131 | 6% |
| Transportation in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 44% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| San Juan, La Union (Philippines) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Php1,220,000 (AU$32,631) | AU$27,303 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Php52 (AU$1.39) | AU$1.38 | 1% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Php2,281 (AU$61) | AU$160 | 62% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | AU$21 | - |
| Personal Care in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| San Juan, La Union (Philippines) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php215 (AU$5.75) | AU$8 | 26% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | AU$19 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Php1,220 (AU$33) | AU$61 | 46% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Php500 (AU$13) | AU$7 | 95% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| - | AU$4.57 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | AU$5.32 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Php182 (AU$4.87) | AU$2.66 | 83% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Php153 (AU$4.09) | AU$3.01 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Php755 (AU$20) | AU$34 | 40% |
| Entertainment in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 31% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| San Juan, La Union (Philippines) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Php2,210 (AU$59) | AU$51 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Php1,213 (AU$32) | AU$39 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Php4,827 (AU$129) | AU$226 | 43% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Php3,204 (AU$86) | AU$80 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Php422 (AU$11) | AU$16 | 28% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Php212 (AU$5.67) | AU$4.43 | 28% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Php173 (AU$4.63) | AU$10 | 53% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | AU$634 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Php64 (AU$1.71) | AU$0.25 | 597% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Php1,200 (AU$32) | AU$72 | 55% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Php249 (AU$7) | AU$34 | 80% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,200 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$7,300 (Php272,947) in San Juan, La Union.