- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Mexico
- Cagayan de Oro
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 1% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php495 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 119 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php161 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 91 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php75 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 52 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php73 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 17 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php70 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 31 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php32 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 15 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php180 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 58 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php95 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 38 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php57 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php39 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 16 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php933 (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 176 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php60 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php31 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 25% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php21,103 (Mex$ 7,839) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php12,500 (Mex$ 4,643) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,154 (Mex$ 1,543) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php12,000 (Mex$ 4,457) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php6,000 (Mex$ 2,229) | Mex$ 4,215 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php6,500 (Mex$ 2,414) | Mex$ 620 | + 289% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,384 (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 432 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php33,250 (Mex$ 12,351) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,500 (Mex$ 1,300) | Mex$ 1,783 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php256 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 72 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 75 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 9% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php1,500 (Mex$ 557) | Mex$ 787 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,250 (Mex$ 464) | Mex$ 523 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,250 (Mex$ 1,207) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,000 (Mex$ 1,486) | Mex$ 934 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 75% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,609,380 (Mex$ 597,813) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php44 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 17 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php2,875 (Mex$ 1,068) | Mex$ 543 | + 97% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 5% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php123 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 65 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php175 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 225 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 436 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php90 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 66 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php181 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 39 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php175 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 50 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php105 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 23 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php64 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php250 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 101 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 70% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,000 (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 282 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php313 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 140 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,000 (Mex$ 1,114) | Mex$ 734 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,410 (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 722 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php100 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 79 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php180 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 47 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php73 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 34 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php56 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 541% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,674 (Mex$ 622) | Mex$ 641 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php63 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 47 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 487 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cagayan de Oro (Philippines) is 23% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 63,991
(Php172,271)
in Cagayan de Oro
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 52,000
in Zapopan.
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