- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Tanzania
- Santiago
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santiago, Philippines compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Philippines) is 12% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php175 (7,641 Shilling) | 7,775 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php169 (7,357 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php150 (6,549 Shilling) | 10,632 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php74 (3,231 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php70 (3,056 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php59 (2,576 Shilling) | 2,250 Shilling | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php160 (6,986 Shilling) | 11,890 Shilling | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php225 (9,824 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php90 (3,929 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php28 (1,201 Shilling) | 3,267 Shilling | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php105 (4,584 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php50 (2,183 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php25 (1,092 Shilling) | 930 Shilling | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Philippines) is 8% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php15,000 (654,901 Shilling) | 1,043,330 Shilling | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 1,002,910 Shilling | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php2,750 (120,065 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php2,450 (106,967 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php55,000 (2,401,304 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,000 (130,980 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php300 (13,098 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Philippines) is 4% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,050 (89,503 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php450 (19,647 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,333 (145,533 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php2,500 (109,150 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 337% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Philippines) is 2% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,000,000 (43,660,081 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (2,183 Shilling) | 2,110 Shilling | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,000 (43,660 Shilling) | 76,324 Shilling | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Philippines) is 23% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php100 (4,366 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 51,177 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php150 (6,549 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php75 (3,275 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php80 (3,493 Shilling) | 8,986 Shilling | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php100 (4,366 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php20 (873 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php140 (6,112 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Philippines) is 20% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php500 (21,830 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php300 (13,098 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php500 (21,830 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php725 (31,654 Shilling) | 51,667 Shilling | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php150 (6,549 Shilling) | 11,750 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php95 (4,148 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php50 (2,183 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 134 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php750 (32,745 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php58 (2,510 Shilling) | 5,029 Shilling | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santiago (Philippines) is 9% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,160,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar
you would need to make just about 2,867,152 Shilling
(Php65,670)
in Santiago.
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