Cost of living in General Santos City (Philippines) is 22% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
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| Food in General Santos City (Philippines) is 55% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Santos City (Philippines) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Php166 ($3.42) | $13 | 74% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Php119 ($2.46) | $7 | 66% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Php79 ($1.63) | $3.27 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Php85 ($1.76) | $0.80 | 121% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Php68 ($1.41) | $2.02 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Php45 ($0.93) | $2.93 | 68% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Php204 ($4.22) | $5.55 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Php100 ($2.07) | $3.27 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Php80 ($1.65) | $1.63 | 1% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Php45 ($0.93) | $2.07 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Php350 ($7) | $14 | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Php65 ($1.35) | $1.70 | 20% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Php25 ($0.52) | $1.91 | 73% |
| Housing in General Santos City (Philippines) is 39% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| General Santos City (Philippines) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php23,786 ($492) | $1,253 | 61% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Php8,000 ($165) | $936 | 82% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Php7,216 ($149) | $166 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | $989 | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Php5,000 ($103) | $769 | 87% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Php3,000 ($62) | $96 | 36% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Php1,500 ($31) | $48 | 35% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Php25,000 ($517) | $299 | 73% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php5,600 ($116) | $96 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Php750 ($16) | $12 | 34% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | $20 | - |
| Clothes in General Santos City (Philippines) is 47% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| General Santos City (Philippines) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Php1,800 ($37) | $42 | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Php350 ($7) | $33 | 78% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php4,500 ($93) | $82 | 13% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Php3,500 ($72) | $103 | 30% |
| Transportation in General Santos City (Philippines) is 56% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| General Santos City (Philippines) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Php500,000 ($10,343) | $21,300 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Php41 ($0.85) | $0.58 | 47% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Php5,000 ($103) | $48 | 114% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | $13 | - |
| Personal Care in General Santos City (Philippines) is 41% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| General Santos City (Philippines) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php211 ($4.36) | $7 | 40% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Php450 ($9) | $8 | 12% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Php323 ($7) | $131 | 95% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Php700 ($14) | $5.89 | 146% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Php229 ($4.74) | $2.89 | 64% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Php169 ($3.50) | $4.96 | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Php60 ($1.24) | $3.10 | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Php135 ($2.79) | $1.56 | 79% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Php180 ($3.72) | $17 | 78% |
| Entertainment in General Santos City (Philippines) is 33% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| General Santos City (Philippines) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Php666 ($14) | $44 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Php265 ($5.49) | $21 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | $124 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Php700 ($14) | $53 | 73% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Php700 ($14) | $10 | 47% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Php350 ($7) | $4.89 | 48% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Php45 ($0.93) | $4.21 | 78% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Php35,000 ($724) | $432 | 68% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Php7 ($0.14) | $0.11 | 38% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Php600 ($12) | $34 | 63% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Php98 ($2.02) | $6 | 68% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,900 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $3,041 (Php146,989) in General Santos City.