- Cost of Living
- Philippines
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- General Santos City
- Zaria
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Cost of living in General Santos City, Philippines compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 3% | |||
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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 (1,138 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php119 (816 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php65 (446 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (584 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | Php68 (468 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php45 (309 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php204 (1,403 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php100 (687 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php80 (550 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php45 (309 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php350 (2,406 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php65 (449 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php25 (172 ₦) | - | - | |
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 (80,019 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php5,500 (37,811 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php8,000 (54,998 ₦) | - | - | |
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 (34,374 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,000 (20,624 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,500 (10,312 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | Php25,000 (171,869 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,600 (38,499 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php750 (5,156 ₦) | - | - | |
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 (12,375 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php350 (2,406 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,500 (30,936 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,500 (24,062 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in General Santos City (Philippines) is 84% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php500,000 (3,437,380 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php35 (241 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php5,000 (34,374 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 244% | |
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 (1,447 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php450 (3,094 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php323 (2,221 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php700 (4,812 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php229 (1,575 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php169 (1,164 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php60 (412 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php135 (928 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php180 (1,237 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in General Santos City (Philippines) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php450 (3,094 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php268 (1,841 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php346 (2,380 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php700 (4,812 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php700 (4,812 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php350 (2,406 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php45 (309 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php35,000 (240,617 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (48 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php600 (4,125 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php70 (481 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.875
NGN
/
PHP
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Cost of living in General Santos City (Philippines) is 51% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 334,666 ₦
(Php48,680)
in General Santos City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
221,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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