Cost of living in San Juan, La Union, Philippines compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 128% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php472 ($9) | $3.00 | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php350 ($7) | $3.00 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php139 ($2.75) | $3.00 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.29 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.40 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php167 ($3.30) | $1.10 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php1,952 ($39) | $6 | + 503% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php183 ($3.62) | $1.70 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php223 ($4.41) | $1.00 | + 341% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php129 ($2.55) | $1.50 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php558 ($11) | $6.00 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php83 ($1.64) | $2.25 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php129 ($2.55) | $0.33 | + 666% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 11% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php58,500 ($1,157) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php32,200 ($637) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php12,100 ($239) | $30 | + 698% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php44,300 ($876) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php31,100 ($615) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php11,820 ($234) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php6,100 ($121) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php49,200 ($973) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,500 ($109) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php310 ($6) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php340 ($7) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,240 ($44) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,250 ($25) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,800 ($95) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php5,200 ($103) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,220,000 ($24,135) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php52 ($1.03) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php2,281 ($45) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php215 ($4.25) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php1,220 ($24) | - | - | |
| 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 ($3.60) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php153 ($3.03) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php755 ($15) | - | - | |
| 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 ($44) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php1,213 ($24) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php4,827 ($95) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php3,204 ($63) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php422 ($8) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php212 ($4.19) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php173 ($3.42) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Php6,508 ($129) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php64 ($1.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,200 ($24) | $20 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php249 ($4.93) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Juan, La Union (Philippines) is 38% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $5,119
(Php258,773)
in San Juan, La Union
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,700
in Zvishavane District.
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