Cost of living in General Santos City, Philippines vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in General Santos City (Philippines) is 61% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php166 (€2.81) | €13 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php119 (€2.02) | €8 | - 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php79 (€1.34) | €4.33 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (€1.44) | €1.37 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | Php68 (€1.16) | €4.20 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php45 (€0.76) | €1.87 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php204 (€3.47) | €5.74 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php100 (€1.70) | €1.70 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php80 (€1.36) | €1.39 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php45 (€0.76) | €1.38 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php350 (€5.95) | €7 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php65 (€1.11) | €2.27 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php25 (€0.42) | €1.03 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in General Santos City (Philippines) is 34% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php20,000 (€340) | €965 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php5,500 (€93) | €672 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,000 (€136) | €178 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €630 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php5,000 (€85) | €483 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,000 (€51) | €100 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,500 (€25) | €24 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php25,000 (€425) | €431 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,600 (€95) | €122 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php750 (€13) | €4.99 | + 155% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | - 66% | |||
Clothes in General Santos City (Philippines) is 66% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php1,800 (€31) | €94 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php350 (€5.95) | €35 | - 83% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,500 (€76) | €91 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,500 (€59) | €130 | - 54% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in General Santos City (Philippines) is 36% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php500,000 (€8,495) | €20,723 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php41 (€0.70) | €1.45 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php5,000 (€85) | €34 | + 148% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in General Santos City (Philippines) is 44% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php211 (€3.58) | €8 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php450 (€8) | €8 | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php323 (€5.49) | €99 | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php700 (€12) | €5.45 | + 118% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php229 (€3.89) | €3.61 | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php169 (€2.88) | €3.88 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php60 (€1.02) | €1.61 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php135 (€2.29) | €2.34 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php180 (€3.06) | €19 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in General Santos City (Philippines) is 52% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php450 (€8) | €39 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php268 (€4.55) | €16 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php346 (€5.88) | €94 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php700 (€12) | €58 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php700 (€12) | €7 | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php350 (€5.95) | €1.45 | + 309% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php45 (€0.76) | €4.61 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php35,000 (€595) | €447 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (€0.12) | €0.18 | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php600 (€10) | €48 | - 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php86 (€1.46) | €5.29 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,700 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,880 (Php110,671) in General Santos City.
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