Cost of living in San Juan, La Union, Philippines compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
Food | + 124% | |||
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Food in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 124% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php472 ($9) | $3.00 | + 202% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php350 ($7) | $3.00 | + 124% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php139 ($2.67) | $3.00 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.29 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | $2.40 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php167 ($3.20) | $1.10 | + 191% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php1,952 ($37) | $6 | + 485% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php183 ($3.51) | $1.70 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php223 ($4.28) | $1.00 | + 328% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php129 ($2.47) | $1.50 | + 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php558 ($11) | $6.00 | + 78% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php83 ($1.59) | $2.25 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php129 ($2.47) | $0.33 | + 642% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 45% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php58,500 ($1,122) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php32,200 ($618) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php12,100 ($232) | $40 | + 480% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php44,300 ($850) | $500 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php31,100 ($597) | $250 | + 139% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php11,820 ($227) | $50 | + 353% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php6,100 ($117) | $70 | + 67% | |
40” flat screen TV | Php49,200 ($944) | $600 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,500 ($106) | $300 | - 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php310 ($5.95) | $7 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php340 ($7) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 1% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,240 ($43) | $40 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,250 ($24) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,800 ($92) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php5,200 ($100) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 7% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,220,000 ($23,403) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php52 ($1.00) | $1.40 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php2,281 ($44) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 1% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php215 ($4.12) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,220 ($23) | $25 | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php500 ($10) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php182 ($3.49) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php153 ($2.93) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php755 ($14) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 1% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php2,210 ($42) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php1,213 ($23) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php4,827 ($93) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php3,204 ($61) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php422 ($8) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php212 ($4.07) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php173 ($3.32) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php64 ($1.23) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,200 ($23) | $20 | + 15% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php249 ($4.78) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 32% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $4,100
(Php213,731)
in San Juan, La Union
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,100
in Zvishavane District.
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