How much does it cost to live in your city for a month?

Philippines
November 8, 2008 8:30pm CST
Hello, MyLotters! I know most, if not all of us, has dreams of travelling around the world and maybe living a month or two in a strange city, learn a new language, immerse in a totally different culture. Why not help each other out here? Tell us about the monthly cost of living in your city. You may use the following format for easier reading: Name of City and Country: Currency Used: US Dollar Conversion Rate: Average Monthly Accomodation: Food: Transportation: Utility Bills: Others:
4 responses
hildas
@hildas (3031)
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9 Nov 08
Do not come here. Its the dearest place in the world. Country: Northern Ireland. City: Belfast. Currency: British pound, sterling. Conversion rate:£0.64 to $1 Monthly accomadation £600 pound. $950 Transportation: £140.00 = $200 (roughly) Utility:£240.00 = $400.00 (not exact) others food:£400.00 = $600.00 I think this is the dearest place on the planet to live. My family from Canada cannot believe the prices here when they visit. They say that how can we afford to live. This is rip off Briton. It will be interesting to see what others have to say on here. Thanks for this discussion. My figures are not exact but close.
theredquill
@theredquill (586)
• Philippines
9 Nov 08
Wow! Do you know that you can actually live comfortably for four months in the Philippines with your monhtly budget in Belfast? You must be earning a lot there. ;-) Here's the average cost of living in my city: City: Cebu Country: Philippines Currency: Philippine Peso (Php) Conversion Rate: Php48 to USD1 Monthly Accomodation: Php8,000 (USD166) - for a decent two-bedroom apartment Food: Php9,300 (USD195) - lesser if you cook your own food Transportation: Php3,000 (USD65) - lesser if you use public transportation Utility: Php3,000 (USD65)
hildas
@hildas (3031)
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9 Nov 08
I do not know how we do. It has become a nightmare.
hildas
@hildas (3031)
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9 Nov 08
My family of four daughters, my husband and I earn around £1800.00 per month. We do not have much left out of it though for luxuries. I think actually we use credit cards to help us out.
hitejam89
@hitejam89 (523)
• India
10 Nov 08
hi theredquil Name of the City & country: Hyderabad, India Currency Used: Indian Rupees US$ Conversion Rate: 1$= Rs47 Avg. Monthly Acomodation: Rs6,000($128)appox. Food:9000($192) Transportation:9000($192)Lesser if you are usePublic transportation UtilityBills:RS4000($85) these figures are not exact, they are rough estimates, there may be small difference in the figures. i think Hyderabd is one of the best place to live, cost of living is very low in here... happylotting
hitejam89
@hitejam89 (523)
• India
10 Nov 08
yeah they have almost the same cost of living figures. Hyderabad is really a friendly place to be, you will like it.
theredquill
@theredquill (586)
• Philippines
10 Nov 08
hi hitejam89, i've noticed your city (Hyderabad) and my city (Cebu) basically have the same cost of living figures. and yeah, i've heard Hyderabad is a totally cool place to live in and is friendly with expats. I just might want to pay your city a visit soon.
maximax8
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 08
My home country is expensive to live in. Name of country: United Kingdom (England) Name of area: Weston super Mare, on the edge of a coastal town Currency used: British pound US dollar conversion rate: £1 = $1.56 Average monthly accommodation: £500 a month = $938.87 Utility bills: £200 a month = $312.96 I have to pay a water bill, a gas bill, an electricity bill, a telephone bill, a television license, an Internet charge and council tax every month. I own my own house without a mortgage I am pleased to say. I am worried about what the gas bill will be after this cold winter. I would love to live in a tropical country with a lower cost of living.
theredquill
@theredquill (586)
• Philippines
10 Nov 08
In that case, I'm inviting you to come to the Philippines. The cost of living here is relatively low compared to most Euopean countries and even other countries in Asia. In fact, we have more and more foreigners coming here to retire and settle down. You will have to get used to the heat and humidity though.:-)
Android88
@Android88 (52)
• Philippines
9 Nov 08
Name of City & Country: Manila, Philippines Currency Used: Philippine Peso US$ Conversion Rate: 1$=PhP48.65 Average Monthly Accomodation: PhP10,000 Food: PhP5000 Transportation: PhP1000 (Company Provided Shuttle Service) Utility Bills: PhP2500