In Zamboanga, Philippines, a single person typically needs around $501 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1191 monthly.
Zamboanga is 53% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Zamboanga is 80% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Zamboanga is, on average, 92% lower than in New York City.
Zamboanga is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of costs in Zamboanga is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall affordability.
Food costs are 38% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 60% lower than the European benchmark, offering significant savings for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.16 $ |
| Dinner | 9.76 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.98 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.47 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.53 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.4 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.43 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.33 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.38 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 11 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 11.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.79 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.38 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.24 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 83 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 127 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 55.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 64 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 143 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 127 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 441 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,918 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 983 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 212 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.96% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.45 $ |
| Haircut | 3.16 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 53 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,243 $ |