Cost of living in Dumaguete City, Philippines vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 47% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php261 (€4.48) | €16 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php169 (€2.90) | €7 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php113 (€1.93) | €4.12 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (€1.37) | €1.23 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | Php92 (€1.58) | €4.06 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php69 (€1.18) | €1.54 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php317 (€5.43) | €4.69 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php110 (€1.88) | €1.50 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php98 (€1.68) | €0.98 | + 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php49 (€0.83) | €1.30 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php388 (€7) | €10 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php54 (€0.93) | €2.01 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php42 (€0.73) | €0.62 | + 17% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 31% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php21,600 (€370) | €592 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php15,725 (€270) | €430 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,070 (€70) | €121 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php15,327 (€263) | €424 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php11,190 (€192) | €315 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,648 (€45) | €82 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,395 (€24) | €20 | + 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php23,131 (€397) | €379 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,759 (€99) | €111 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php324 (€5.56) | €9 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php100 (€1.71) | €6 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 37% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,925 (€33) | €78 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,127 (€19) | €22 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,384 (€58) | €80 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php2,462 (€42) | €89 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 24% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php975,000 (€16,713) | €20,726 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (€0.86) | €1.58 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,876 (€32) | €30 | + 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php236 (€4.05) | €21 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 45% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (€2.86) | €3.14 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php410 (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php529 (€9) | €31 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php217 (€3.71) | €3.64 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php111 (€1.90) | €4.30 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php150 (€2.58) | €3.74 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php56 (€0.96) | €1.84 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php62 (€1.07) | €2.07 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php183 (€3.13) | €9 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 53% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php661 (€11) | €26 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php467 (€8) | €15 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,200 (€21) | €45 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,093 (€19) | €45 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php119 (€2.04) | €9 | - 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php122 (€2.09) | €3.80 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php60 (€1.04) | €3.87 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php19,600 (€336) | €434 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php10 (€0.17) | €0.36 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,094 (€19) | €41 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php89 (€1.52) | €4.66 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dumaguete City (Philippines) is 38% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,700 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,052 (Php61,381) in Dumaguete City.
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