Cost of living in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 23% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €9 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php180 (€3.04) | €5.45 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php90 (€1.52) | €3.75 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (€1.35) | €1.23 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | Php72 (€1.21) | €3.25 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php40 (€0.67) | €1.35 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php240 (€4.05) | €4.12 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php200 (€3.37) | €1.36 | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php100 (€1.69) | €0.68 | + 146% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php55 (€0.93) | €1.14 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php400 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php85 (€1.43) | €2.02 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php40 (€0.67) | €0.90 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php17,200 (€290) | €426 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php10,750 (€181) | €302 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,225 (€54) | €122 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php8,600 (€145) | €316 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €245 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php1,505 (€25) | €94 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,500 (€42) | €21 | + 97% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php15,000 (€253) | €351 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,400 (€57) | €71 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php465 (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php1,000 (€17) | €5.67 | + 198% | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 64% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php750 (€13) | €83 | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php650 (€11) | €40 | - 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php5,500 (€93) | €70 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php2,500 (€42) | €71 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 11% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €23,202 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php59 (€1.00) | €1.57 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €39 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 17% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €3.23 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php600 (€10) | €5.59 | + 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €32 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.88 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php106 (€1.79) | €3.80 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php200 (€3.37) | €3.50 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php40 (€0.67) | €1.53 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php141 (€2.38) | €1.83 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php150 (€2.53) | €11 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €22 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php300 (€5.06) | €15 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €38 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php600 (€10) | €46 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php120 (€2.02) | €7 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php180 (€3.04) | €3.40 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php65 (€1.10) | €3.22 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php31,990 (€540) | €792 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (€0.11) | €0.24 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php500 (€8) | €38 | - 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php120 (€2.02) | €4.08 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 23% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €1,006 (Php59,647) in San Fernando, La Union.
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