Cost of living in Bacolod City, Philippines compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 4% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php220 ($4.11) | $3.00 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php155 ($2.91) | $3.00 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php105 ($1.96) | $3.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php75 ($1.41) | $1.29 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php86 ($1.61) | $2.40 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php55 ($1.03) | $1.10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php119 ($2.24) | $6 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php185 ($3.47) | $1.70 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php105 ($1.97) | $1.00 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php46 ($0.85) | $1.50 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php387 ($7) | $6.00 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php49 ($0.92) | $2.25 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php56 ($1.05) | $0.33 | + 216% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 21% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php17,186 ($322) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php8,178 ($153) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php10,246 ($192) | $40 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php11,421 ($214) | $500 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php6,820 ($128) | $250 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php1,600 ($30) | $50 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,404 ($26) | $70 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php17,360 ($325) | $600 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $300 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php225 ($4.22) | $7 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php100 ($1.87) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 0% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,100 ($39) | $40 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,750 ($33) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,125 ($59) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,375 ($26) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 12% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php39 ($0.73) | $1.40 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 13% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php90 ($1.69) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php80 ($1.50) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php341 ($6) | $25 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php300 ($5.62) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php106 ($1.99) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php40 ($0.75) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php106 ($1.99) | - | - | |
| 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 ($12) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php340 ($6) | - | - | |
| 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 ($2.14) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php114 ($2.13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php55 ($1.04) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php9 ($0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,129 ($21) | $20 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php61 ($1.15) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 10% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$990
in Zvishavane District
you would need to make just about $890
(Php47,502)
in Bacolod City.
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