- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Tanzania
- Santiago
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santiago, Philippines compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Philippines) is 3% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php175 (7,793 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php169 (7,503 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php150 (6,680 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php74 (3,295 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php70 (3,117 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php59 (2,627 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php160 (7,125 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php225 (10,019 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php90 (4,008 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php28 (1,225 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php105 (4,676 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php50 (2,227 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php25 (1,113 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 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 (667,964 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | - 24% | |
| 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 (122,460 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 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 (109,101 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php55,000 (2,449,202 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,000 (133,593 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php300 (13,359 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 62% | |
| 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 (91,288 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php450 (20,039 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,333 (148,436 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php2,500 (111,327 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 345% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Philippines) is 48% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,000,000 (44,530,938 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (2,227 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,000 (44,531 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 48% | |
| 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 (4,453 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 (6,680 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php75 (3,340 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php80 (3,562 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php100 (4,453 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php20 (891 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php140 (6,234 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Philippines) is 28% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php500 (22,265 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php300 (13,359 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php500 (22,265 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php725 (32,285 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php150 (6,680 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php95 (4,230 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php50 (2,227 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | - 39% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Php2,000 (89,062 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 134 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php750 (33,398 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php58 (2,561 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 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, you would need at least 2,684,378 Shilling
(Php60,281)
in Santiago
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,670,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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