Cost of living in General Santos City, Philippines vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in General Santos City (Philippines) is 30% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php166 ($3.40) | $9 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php119 ($2.43) | $4.54 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php79 ($1.62) | $1.41 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 ($1.74) | $1.00 | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | Php68 ($1.40) | $1.63 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php45 ($0.92) | $1.00 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php204 ($4.19) | $3.32 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php100 ($2.05) | $0.96 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php80 ($1.64) | $1.06 | + 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php45 ($0.92) | $1.19 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php350 ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php65 ($1.34) | $1.73 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php25 ($0.51) | $1.00 | - 49% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in General Santos City (Philippines) is 15% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php20,000 ($410) | $420 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php5,500 ($113) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,000 ($164) | $55 | + 200% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php5,000 ($103) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,000 ($62) | $46 | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,500 ($31) | $22 | + 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php25,000 ($513) | $591 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,600 ($115) | $127 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php750 ($15) | $5.34 | + 188% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $5.00 | - | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in General Santos City (Philippines) is 40% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,800 ($37) | $43 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php350 ($7) | $27 | - 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,500 ($92) | $127 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,500 ($72) | $41 | + 76% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in General Santos City (Philippines) is 4% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php500,000 ($10,255) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php41 ($0.84) | $1.09 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php5,000 ($103) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in General Santos City (Philippines) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php211 ($4.32) | $9 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php450 ($9) | $20 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php323 ($7) | $20 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php700 ($14) | $1.77 | + 712% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php229 ($4.70) | $2.55 | + 85% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php169 ($3.47) | $2.30 | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php60 ($1.23) | $0.95 | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php135 ($2.77) | $0.91 | + 205% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php180 ($3.69) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in General Santos City (Philippines) is 28% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php450 ($9) | $12 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php268 ($5.49) | $11 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php346 ($7) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php700 ($14) | $18 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php700 ($14) | $3.39 | + 323% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php350 ($7) | $2.73 | + 163% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php45 ($0.92) | $1.00 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php35,000 ($718) | $320 | + 125% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 ($0.14) | $0.50 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php600 ($12) | $51 | - 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php86 ($1.76) | $2.50 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on October 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in General Santos City (Philippines) is 9% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,200 in Quevedo you would need to make just about $1,088 (Php53,043) in General Santos City.
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