Cost of living in General Santos City (Philippines) is 40% more expensive than in Thane (India)
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| Food in General Santos City (Philippines) is 21% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Santos City (Philippines) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Php166 (₨256) | ₨844 | 70% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Php119 (₨184) | ₨288 | 36% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Php79 (₨122) | ₨124 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Php85 (₨131) | ₨62 | 111% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Php68 (₨105) | ₨64 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Php45 (₨70) | ₨37 | 87% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Php204 (₨316) | ₨274 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Php100 (₨155) | ₨168 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Php80 (₨124) | ₨24 | 424% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Php45 (₨70) | ₨138 | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Php350 (₨541) | ₨588 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Php65 (₨101) | ₨73 | 39% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Php25 (₨39) | ₨31 | 27% |
| Housing in General Santos City (Philippines) is 24% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| General Santos City (Philippines) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php23,786 (₨36,780) | ₨34,699 | 6% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Php8,000 (₨12,370) | ₨22,512 | 45% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Php7,216 (₨11,157) | ₨5,414 | 106% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | ₨21,166 | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Php5,000 (₨7,731) | ₨12,897 | 40% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Php3,000 (₨4,639) | ₨2,613 | 78% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Php1,500 (₨2,319) | ₨800 | 190% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Php25,000 (₨38,656) | ₨35,364 | 9% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php5,600 (₨8,659) | ₨15,424 | 44% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Php750 (₨1,160) | ₨395 | 193% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | ₨526 | - |
| Clothes in General Santos City (Philippines) is 33% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||
| General Santos City (Philippines) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Php1,800 (₨2,783) | ₨2,258 | 23% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Php350 (₨541) | ₨2,459 | 78% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php4,500 (₨6,958) | ₨3,268 | 113% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Php3,500 (₨5,412) | ₨2,619 | 107% |
| Transportation in General Santos City (Philippines) is 196% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| General Santos City (Philippines) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Php500,000 (₨773,127) | ₨830,309 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Php41 (₨64) | ₨83 | 23% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Php5,000 (₨7,731) | ₨945 | 718% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | ₨182 | - |
| Personal Care in General Santos City (Philippines) is 67% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| General Santos City (Philippines) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php211 (₨326) | ₨102 | 218% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Php450 (₨696) | ₨461 | 51% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Php323 (₨500) | ₨591 | 15% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Php700 (₨1,082) | ₨260 | 316% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Php229 (₨354) | ₨183 | 94% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Php169 (₨262) | ₨181 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Php60 (₨93) | ₨125 | 26% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Php135 (₨209) | ₨79 | 165% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Php180 (₨278) | ₨216 | 29% |
| Entertainment in General Santos City (Philippines) is 10% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||
| General Santos City (Philippines) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Php666 (₨1,029) | ₨923 | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Php265 (₨410) | ₨496 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | ₨1,737 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Php700 (₨1,082) | ₨2,000 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Php700 (₨1,082) | ₨483 | 124% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Php350 (₨541) | ₨222 | 144% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Php45 (₨70) | ₨212 | 67% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Php35,000 (₨54,119) | ₨35,595 | 52% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Php7 (₨11) | ₨20 | 46% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Php600 (₨928) | ₨2,228 | 58% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Php98 (₨151) | ₨251 | 40% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨144,408 (Php93,392) in General Santos City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨103,000 in Thane.