- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Tanzania
- Santiago
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santiago, Philippines compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Philippines) is 5% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php175 (7,601 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php169 (7,318 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php150 (6,515 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php74 (3,214 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php70 (3,040 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php59 (2,563 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php160 (6,949 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php225 (9,772 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php90 (3,909 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php28 (1,194 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php105 (4,560 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php50 (2,172 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php25 (1,086 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Philippines) is 6% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php15,000 (651,489 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 1,066,180 Shilling | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php2,750 (119,440 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | - 11% | |
| 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 (106,410 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php55,000 (2,388,792 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,000 (130,298 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php300 (13,030 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Philippines) is 5% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,050 (89,037 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php450 (19,545 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,333 (144,775 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php2,500 (108,581 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 334% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Philippines) is 44% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,000,000 (43,432,574 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (2,172 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,000 (43,433 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Philippines) is 25% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php100 (4,343 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php150 (6,515 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php75 (3,257 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php80 (3,475 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php100 (4,343 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php20 (869 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php140 (6,081 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Philippines) is 30% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php500 (21,716 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php300 (13,030 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php500 (21,716 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php725 (31,489 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php150 (6,515 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php95 (4,126 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php50 (2,172 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | - 40% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Php2,000 (86,865 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 134 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php750 (32,574 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php58 (2,497 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santiago (Philippines) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,540,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar
you would need to make just about 2,511,380 Shilling
(Php57,823)
in Santiago.
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