How much does it really cost to live and work in the Philippines?

Expats VS. Pinoys KMC Solutions COST OF LIVING Sample monthly expenses D0 For a studio-type condo Housing allowance Global Comparison » LOW « Cup 15,000 - 20,000 eup 8,000 - 6,000 rent HOUSING PHP 3,000 - 5,000 Elea.waten PHP 160.00menth Water PHP 1,500.00 Communication PHP 1,500.00 Internet conn. Men PHP 1,500-2,000 0Ouinr PHP 160.00/month Oommuniontion PHP 900.00 Ikernst oom. PHP 1000.00 Global Comparison » HIGH « Uttias Php 8,000.00 Php 6,000.00 assumption: Php200/day Global Comparison » LOWAVERAGE foOd PINOYS o123456 789012 PHP40,000.00 Isem HP25,000 (special course CHP40,000:001sem PHP 25,000(special.course) Global Comparison » LOW « Ducation R 3,000.00 EXPATS Global Comparison » AVERACE « 1,000.00 o 123456 789012 cLothinG EDSA note: can be lower Global Comparison F2,500 » LOW « M,000 as most live near CBDS assumption: one night out Global Comparison » LOW « P5,000 P2,000 per week nGht VISA VISA ULS CHEERS ded: Global Comparison » LOW « P5,000.00 Future Future P2,500.00 20% savings inSurancel VestmenT Total: Ph46,000 USD1,300 Total: Php21,200 per month /U$D500 per month "Cost of living in the country is highly dependent on person's preferences. Those willing to share common spaces with other tenants can get an apartment near the Metro's CBD for as low "The average monthly salary of Filipino workers is PHP11,000 (USD275). This aver- age is expected to go up as the middle class grows. Latest stats trends point to an upward consumer spending trajectory fuelled by OFW remittances and booming outsourcing and offshoring industries." "Expats can live comfortably for around USD1000- as Php 6,000/person/month." 2000/month." ......