- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Mexico
- Cagayan de Oro
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Cagayan de Oro, Philippines and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 3% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php510 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 179 | 14% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php173 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 91 | 24% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php78 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 37 | 16% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Mex$ 17 | - |
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12 eggs, large | Php60 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 36 | 32% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php30 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 13 | 6% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php200 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 50 | 60% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php100 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 31 | 27% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php40 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 26 | 38% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php32 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 12 | 2% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php650 (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 180 | 45% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php75 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | 60% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php27 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 19 | 43% |
| Housing | 12% | |||
| Housing in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 12% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php14,000 (Mex$ 5,618) | Mex$ 9,857 | 43% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 7,000 | - |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php2,100 (Mex$ 843) | Mex$ 1,117 | 25% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,533 | - |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,353 | - |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 438 | - |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,233 (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 627 | 21% |
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40” flat screen TV | Php26,500 (Mex$ 10,634) | Mex$ 10,600 | 0% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,750 | - |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 23 | - |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 125 | - |
| Clothes | 32% | |||
| Clothes in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 32% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 721 | - |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php500 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 571 | 65% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php2,500 (Mex$ 1,003) | Mex$ 1,437 | 30% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 791 | - |
| Transportation | 40% | |||
| Transportation in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 40% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,575,110 (Mex$ 632,039) | Mex$ 256,667 | 146% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php31 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 15 | 16% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,500 (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 536 | 12% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 7% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php125 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 101 | 50% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 323 | - |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 144 | - |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 58 | - |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 35 | - |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 54 | - |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 24 | - |
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Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 23 | - |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php100 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 75 | 47% |
| Entertainment | 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 101% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php750 (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 288 | 5% |
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2 tickets to the movies | Php220 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 114 | 22% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php550 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 1,175 | 81% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,750 (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 700 | 0% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php100 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 70 | 43% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php110 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 38 | 17% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php80 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 32 | 1% |
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iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 2,132 | - |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php52 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 3.37 | 519% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,000 (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 920 | 13% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php45 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 38 | 53% |
| TOTAL | 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 19% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 14,856
(Php37,024)
in Cagayan de Oro
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 12,500
in Zapopan.
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