Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Tarlac, Philippines
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Food | + 156% | |||
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Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Php787) | Php189 | + 316% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Php433) | Php136 | + 217% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (Php210) | Php88 | + 139% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Php43) | Php74 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.57 (Php174) | Php69 | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (Php195) | Php26 | + 651% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Php331) | Php128 | + 157% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (Php154) | Php103 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (Php64) | Php55 | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (Php124) | Php47 | + 161% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (Php533) | Php483 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (Php97) | Php54 | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (Php105) | Php42 | + 150% | |
Housing | + 235% | |||
Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (Php161,465) | Php26,400 | + 512% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,142 (Php104,413) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (Php8,149) | Php1,997 | + 308% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,359 (Php114,996) | Php9,290 | + 1138% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,599 (Php77,940) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (Php5,277) | Php2,000 | + 164% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (Php3,457) | Php1,502 | + 130% | |
40” flat screen tv | $321 (Php15,674) | Php18,342 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (Php6,082) | Php6,837 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Php532) | Php273 | + 95% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (Php1,169) | Php350 | + 234% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (Php2,529) | Php1,870 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (Php1,902) | Php1,149 | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (Php4,461) | Php3,393 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (Php5,831) | Php2,096 | + 178% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (Php1,143,655) | Php1,500,000 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (Php41) | Php47 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (Php3,531) | Php560 | + 531% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (Php774) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Php336) | Php233 | + 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (Php806) | Php340 | + 137% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (Php5,121) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Php385) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (Php169) | Php106 | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Php298) | Php693 | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (Php182) | Php64 | + 183% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (Php75) | Php77 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (Php1,152) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 123% | |||
Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Php2,211) | Php400 | + 453% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (Php1,394) | Php400 | + 249% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (Php13,596) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (Php4,530) | Php941 | + 381% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Php684) | Php120 | + 470% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (Php240) | Php190 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Php405) | Php55 | + 637% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (Php19,151) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (Php29) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (Php2,645) | Php600 | + 341% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Php458) | Php427 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 139% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines)
For example, you would need at least Php171,962 ($3,527) in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Php72,000 in Tarlac.
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