Cost of living in Bacolod City, Philippines compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 7% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php220 ($4.21) | $3.00 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php155 ($2.97) | $3.00 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php105 ($2.00) | $3.00 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php75 ($1.44) | $1.29 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php86 ($1.65) | $2.40 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php55 ($1.05) | $1.10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php119 ($2.29) | $6 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php185 ($3.55) | $1.70 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php105 ($2.01) | $1.00 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php46 ($0.87) | $1.50 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php387 ($7) | $6.00 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php49 ($0.94) | $2.25 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php56 ($1.08) | $0.33 | + 224% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 20% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php17,186 ($330) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php8,178 ($157) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php10,246 ($197) | $40 | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php11,421 ($219) | $500 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php6,820 ($131) | $250 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php1,600 ($31) | $50 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,404 ($27) | $70 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php17,360 ($333) | $600 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $300 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php225 ($4.32) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php100 ($1.92) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 0% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,100 ($40) | $40 | + 1% | |
| 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 ($60) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,375 ($26) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 11% 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 ($0.75) | $1.40 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bacolod City (Philippines) is 14% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php90 ($1.73) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php80 ($1.53) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php341 ($7) | $25 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php300 ($5.75) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php106 ($2.03) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php40 ($0.77) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php106 ($2.04) | - | - | |
| 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 ($2.19) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php114 ($2.18) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php55 ($1.06) | - | - | |
| 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 ($22) | $20 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php61 ($1.17) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
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 18 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 9% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$1,000
in Zvishavane District
you would need to make just about $909
(Php47,404)
in Bacolod City.
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