Hi everybody,
It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in the Philippines.
Don't forget to mention where in the Philippines you are living.
How much does it cost to live in the Philippines?
> accommodation prices
> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...)
> food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?)
> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)
> eduction prices (if you need to pay)
> energy prices (oil, electricity)
> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)
> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant
> prices of a beer and or a coffee in a regular pub
> price of the cinema
Do not hesitate to add items to this list!
Thanks in advance for your participation!!
Cost of living in the Philippines
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I have put up a long list of "consumer-goods prices in the Philippines" on my blog hoping that someone somewhere will find it useful... it's actually divided into three parts which can be found in the following:
Part 1 (Covers communications, fuel, transportation, and utilities)
http://adreamers.blogspot.com/2008/08/c … -2008.html
Part 2 (Covers food and beverage)
http://adreamers.blogspot.com/2008/08/c … 08_20.html
Part 3 (Additional things that were not included in previous parts)
http://adreamers.blogspot.com/2008/08/c … _9855.html
I hope the links I've provided will help some people.
Have a great day everyone! 
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Check the category "money/prices" on my blog, tenPesos.com.
Jan's blog, ExpatInThePhilippines.com, referred to below, is entertaining and informative.
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Last may I published a nice post about the costs of living in the Philippines
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the prices are very good in the Davao City area, the power is very good, had one blackout in 3 months and it was a storm and only lasted a few hours our electric bill runs about p1600 we use air in the bed room at night and fans in the daytime we have the usual appliances, water is off and on but cheap about P165, pldt 990 internet and phone, we buy a lot of our food in the market, Rice 50k p1590 at nccc store, motorcab from home to Calinan P10 each
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