Cost of living in Bacolod City, Philippines compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 1% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php222 ($4.12) | $3.00 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php151 ($2.79) | $3.00 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php99 ($1.85) | $3.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php76 ($1.41) | $1.29 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php93 ($1.73) | $2.40 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php55 ($1.02) | $1.10 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php113 ($2.09) | $6 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php185 ($3.43) | $1.70 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php105 ($1.95) | $1.00 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php46 ($0.84) | $1.50 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php430 ($8) | $6.00 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php56 ($1.04) | $2.25 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php45 ($0.84) | $0.33 | + 152% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 29% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php20,893 ($388) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php11,974 ($222) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,279 ($61) | $40 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php11,844 ($220) | $500 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php8,757 ($162) | $250 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php2,221 ($41) | $50 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,545 ($29) | $70 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php19,000 ($353) | $600 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php4,000 ($74) | $300 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php225 ($4.17) | $7 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php150 ($2.78) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 2% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,449 ($45) | $40 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,883 ($35) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,253 ($60) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,852 ($34) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 10% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,000,000 ($18,555) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php44 ($0.81) | $1.40 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php132 ($2.44) | - | - | |
| 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 ($1.67) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php600 ($11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $25 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php500 ($9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php225 ($4.18) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php44 ($0.82) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php82 ($1.52) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php140 ($2.60) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 1% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php732 ($14) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php376 ($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 | Php990 ($18) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php128 ($2.38) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php123 ($2.27) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php59 ($1.10) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 ($0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,000 ($19) | $20 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php64 ($1.19) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 94 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 13% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$1,200
in Zvishavane District
you would need to make just about $1,047
(Php56,436)
in Bacolod City.
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