Cost of living in Bacolod City, Philippines compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 9% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php203 ($3.96) | $3.00 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php141 ($2.74) | $3.00 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php98 ($1.90) | $3.00 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php53 ($1.02) | $1.29 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php75 ($1.45) | $2.40 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php30 ($0.58) | $1.10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php140 ($2.72) | $6 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php185 ($3.60) | $1.70 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php60 ($1.17) | $1.00 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php43 ($0.83) | $1.50 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php437 ($8) | $6.00 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php45 ($0.88) | $2.25 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php43 ($0.84) | $0.33 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 8% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php17,034 ($331) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php8,219 ($160) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php10,246 ($199) | $30 | + 565% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php11,421 ($222) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php6,820 ($133) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php1,600 ($31) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,109 ($22) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php14,450 ($281) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php225 ($4.38) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php100 ($1.95) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bacolod City (Philippines) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,100 ($41) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,750 ($34) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,125 ($61) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,375 ($27) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Bacolod City (Philippines) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php42 ($0.82) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php360 ($7) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php123 ($2.40) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Bacolod City (Philippines) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php90 ($1.75) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php80 ($1.56) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php341 ($7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php300 ($5.84) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php106 ($2.06) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php40 ($0.78) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php106 ($2.07) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 1% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php664 ($13) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php340 ($7) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,051 ($20) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php114 ($2.22) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php114 ($2.21) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php55 ($1.08) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php9 ($0.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,129 ($22) | $20 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php61 ($1.19) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 107 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bacolod City (Philippines) is about the same as in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $1,021
(Php52,452)
in Bacolod City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$1,000
in Zvishavane District.
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