we already have a unit 3000php/month.
I figure 15,000php......month
What is the average wage there?
2006-08-04 17:59:04 · 8 answers · asked by bahnst 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
been there as a tourist.....want to spend a lil time with friends there......
plan to do own cookin....know the range from local market.to"souths"
2006-08-04 18:14:43 · update #1
The typical local standard of living I have found very few westerners can stand for more than a few days.
It is a very basic existence and you would live day-to-day, almost hand-to-mouth.
The 15k PHP amount you quoted would not cover emergencies such as medical/dental expenses and western type expenses such as eating out, clubbing, air-conditioning, casual shopping, tuition at a good school, a car/gasoline and most appliances.
2006-08-05 08:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by Well 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can allot 100-200 a day for food and other small expenses. The unit is 3000, how about the electric and water bills? The basic wage here is 7000+/mo. but tax will be deducted,SSS and philhealth too. So, you will be bringing home 6000 or less. But the 15000/mo. will be a bit short. You really have to plan things like cooking (as you have said) is a good idea. Hope I helped you.
2006-08-05 04:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by Kath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends where do u plan to stay.if ur staying in the metro manila,i mean the city,ur PHP15,000 isnt enough.esp if u choose places like the fort or in makati,ortigas etc.if u say south,where in particular,visayas or mindanao?its cheaper in the province.in my place (north)i could rent a whole house for only PHP5,000/month but the average wage is around PHP235.00/day.u try to read this link,it'll give u more ideas how it is to live in the philippines..
http://www.livinginthephilippines.com/
its really nice and my husband,a US military is also thinking of retiring in the philippines and setting up a business.
2006-08-05 02:15:03 · answer #3 · answered by summer79 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, where are u from?
what type of living do u want? minimum wage is around 300 pesos that is 6 dollars/ day. now if ur from a rich country u'll probably live a good life here.
15,000 a month is a good salary tho not enough if ur planning to live w/ "extras"
2006-08-05 01:06:59 · answer #4 · answered by aina00 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1000 USD per month is a good start. Any less and you are giving up thing you may want later. Like hot and cold running water. A clean floor. Etc
2006-08-05 08:11:26 · answer #5 · answered by nicelvguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 persons earning 15k each would be good if ur living under one roof, if u like you can work in a call center and find one which offers around 18k to 21k, pacifichub,hsbc,teletech...
if you want a good life? invest if you have the money
2006-08-05 13:07:39 · answer #6 · answered by notsopayat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Php15K you have is enough as your monthly spending money (food,utilities,emergency expenses,etc.)
2006-08-05 01:28:20 · answer #7 · answered by Autumn74 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, that's nice. I think you'll live there comfortably with 20,000 ph/p if just by yourself without any other reponsibilities.
2006-08-05 01:50:33 · answer #8 · answered by yodge_123 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋