Cost of living in General Santos is 43% lower than in Jubail (without rent).
Rent in General Santos is 59% cheaper than in Jubail.
Cost of living including rent in General Santos is 50% lower than in Jubail.
Food in General Santos is 32% cheaper than in Jubail.
Transport in General Santos is 69% cheaper than in Jubail.
| General Santos | Jubail | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| General Santos | Jubail | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.45 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.2 $ | 39.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.68 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.09 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.36 $ | 0.81 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.98 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.57 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 7.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.28 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.24 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.2 $ | 7.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.9 $ | 32.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.22 $ | 24.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.9 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.47 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.17 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.36 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.15 $ | 2.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.4 $ | 73.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.9 $ | 113 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.7 $ | 63.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 79.9 $ | 259 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 178 $ | 559 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 127 $ | 373 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 358 $ | 700 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 800 $ | 2,983 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 449 $ | 1,689 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 268 $ | 1,913 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.46 % | 4.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.9 $ | 109 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.22 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Haircut | 3.04 $ | 4.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71 $ | 82.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.5 $ | 43.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 58.9 $ | 225 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,423 $ | 7,787 $ |