Cost of living in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 27% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €16 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php180 (€3.08) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php90 (€1.54) | €4.12 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (€1.37) | €1.23 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php72 (€1.23) | €4.06 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php40 (€0.69) | €1.54 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php240 (€4.11) | €4.69 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php200 (€3.43) | €1.50 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php100 (€1.71) | €0.98 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php55 (€0.94) | €1.30 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php400 (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php85 (€1.46) | €2.01 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php40 (€0.69) | €0.62 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 11% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php17,200 (€295) | €592 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php10,750 (€184) | €430 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,225 (€55) | €121 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php8,600 (€147) | €424 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €315 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php1,505 (€26) | €82 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,500 (€43) | €20 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php15,000 (€257) | €379 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,400 (€58) | €111 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php465 (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php1,000 (€17) | €6 | + 176% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 54% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php750 (€13) | €78 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php650 (€11) | €22 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php5,500 (€94) | €80 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php2,500 (€43) | €89 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 11% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €20,726 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php59 (€1.01) | €1.58 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €30 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 24% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €3.14 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php600 (€10) | €9 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €31 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.64 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php106 (€1.82) | €4.30 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php200 (€3.43) | €3.74 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php40 (€0.69) | €1.84 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php141 (€2.42) | €2.07 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php150 (€2.57) | €9 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php300 (€5.14) | €15 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €45 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php600 (€10) | €45 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php120 (€2.06) | €9 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php180 (€3.08) | €3.80 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php65 (€1.11) | €3.87 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php31,990 (€548) | €434 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (€0.11) | €0.36 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php500 (€9) | €41 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php120 (€2.06) | €4.66 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 187 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 25% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,800 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,352 (Php78,893) in San Fernando, La Union.
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