Cost of living in Dumaguete City, Philippines vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 44% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php261 (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php169 (R$ 19) | R$ 22 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php113 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.12 | + 123% | |
12 eggs, large | Php92 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php69 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.21 | + 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php317 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php110 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.46 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php98 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.82 | + 194% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php49 (R$ 5.59) | R$ 4.61 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php388 (R$ 45) | R$ 36 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php54 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.82 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php42 (R$ 4.87) | R$ 3.42 | + 42% | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 32% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php21,600 (R$ 2,481) | R$ 1,618 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php15,725 (R$ 1,806) | R$ 1,081 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,070 (R$ 467) | R$ 369 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php15,327 (R$ 1,760) | R$ 1,425 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php11,190 (R$ 1,285) | R$ 865 | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,648 (R$ 304) | R$ 493 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,395 (R$ 160) | R$ 113 | + 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php23,131 (R$ 2,656) | R$ 1,517 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,759 (R$ 661) | R$ 413 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php324 (R$ 37) | R$ 13 | + 197% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php100 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 19% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 9% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,925 (R$ 221) | R$ 200 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,127 (R$ 129) | R$ 173 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,384 (R$ 389) | R$ 314 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php2,462 (R$ 283) | R$ 205 | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 36% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php975,000 (R$ 111,972) | R$ 63,667 | + 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (R$ 5.76) | R$ 4.09 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,876 (R$ 215) | R$ 167 | + 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php236 (R$ 27) | R$ 43 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 9% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php410 (R$ 47) | R$ 49 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php529 (R$ 61) | R$ 155 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php217 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 126% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php111 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php150 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php56 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.25 | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php62 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.70 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php183 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 15% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php661 (R$ 76) | R$ 89 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php467 (R$ 54) | R$ 36 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,200 (R$ 138) | R$ 130 | + 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,093 (R$ 125) | R$ 167 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php119 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php122 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php60 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,600 (R$ 2,251) | R$ 2,650 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php10 (R$ 1.12) | R$ 1.76 | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,094 (R$ 126) | R$ 121 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php89 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 22% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 5,735 (Php49,941) in Dumaguete City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,700 in Teresina.
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