- Cost of Living
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- Nigeria
- General Santos City
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in General Santos City, Philippines compared to Zaria, Nigeria
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Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in General Santos City (Philippines) is 3% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php166 (1,154 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php119 (828 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php65 (452 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (593 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php68 (474 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php45 (314 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php204 (1,423 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php100 (697 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php80 (558 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php45 (314 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php350 (2,441 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php65 (456 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php25 (174 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in General Santos City (Philippines) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php11,640 (81,169 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php5,500 (38,354 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,000 (55,788 ₦) | - | - | |
| 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 | Php5,000 (34,868 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,000 (20,921 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,500 (10,460 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php25,000 (174,338 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,600 (39,052 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php750 (5,230 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in General Santos City (Philippines) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php1,800 (12,552 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php350 (2,441 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,500 (31,381 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,500 (24,407 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in General Santos City (Philippines) is 91% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php500,000 (3,486,764 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php35 (244 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php5,000 (34,868 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in General Santos City (Philippines) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php211 (1,468 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php450 (3,138 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php323 (2,253 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php700 (4,881 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php229 (1,598 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php169 (1,181 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php60 (418 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php135 (941 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in General Santos City (Philippines) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php450 (3,138 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php268 (1,867 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php346 (2,414 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php700 (4,881 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php700 (4,881 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php350 (2,441 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php45 (314 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Php35,000 (244,073 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (49 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php600 (4,184 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php70 (488 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2017.
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Cost of living in General Santos City (Philippines) is 56% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 353,793 ₦
(Php50,734)
in General Santos City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
227,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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