- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Mexico
- Cagayan de Oro
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 19% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php358 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 134 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php153 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 91 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php76 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 52 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php72 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 17 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | Php68 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 31 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php30 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 15 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php200 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 58 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php100 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 38 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php55 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php32 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 15 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php650 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 177 | + 31% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php62 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php28 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 19 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 34% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php18,021 (Mex$ 6,408) | Mex$ 15,772 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php10,000 (Mex$ 3,556) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php2,103 (Mex$ 748) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php6,000 (Mex$ 2,133) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php4,000 (Mex$ 1,422) | Mex$ 4,215 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php9,000 (Mex$ 3,200) | Mex$ 620 | + 416% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,384 (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 432 | + 14% | |
40” flat screen TV | Php24,333 (Mex$ 8,652) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,000 (Mex$ 1,067) | Mex$ 1,783 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php113 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 36 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 32% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 787 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php500 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 523 | - 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php2,500 (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 934 | - | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 65% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,609,380 (Mex$ 572,236) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 107% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php39 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 17 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php2,875 (Mex$ 1,022) | Mex$ 543 | + 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 30% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php123 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 65 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php100 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 225 | - 84% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 378 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php90 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 66 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php50 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 39 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php100 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 50 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php80 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php50 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 25 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php100 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 101 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 49% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php750 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 277 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php273 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 131 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php550 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 734 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,387 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 722 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php100 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 77 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php110 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 47 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php70 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 31 | - 20% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php52 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 469% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,712 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 647 | - 6% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php64 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 47 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 7% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 51,476
(Php144,773)
in Cagayan de Oro
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 48,000
in Zapopan.
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