⌛ Cost of living examples needed.

Hi all,

I am from Malaysia, 23 years old of Chinese descent, looking to escape the corporate world and thinking of coming to Dumaguete as a traveler to stay for a while. I plan to write a book, understand new cultures and maybe even fall in love.

What are some of the cost of living figures for:
Rent for a room including utilities, nothing fancy
Cheap meal at local store
Beer at the bar
etc

Thanks!

 

Welcome to the forum stanny; Your queries will be answered soon by some of the members here. In the meantime, peruse the posted comments of the members who may have some answers to your queries.

 

Thanks Swany. Yeah, been browsing but still don't seem to get a rough idea.

 

Stanny, welcome to DI. there are plenty of answeres in many threads on the board.

simple rooms (not lodging and boarding houses) from 3000 upwards
beer starts 20 peso, 30 - 40 more common
food starts 20 peso

cheers

Rhoody

 

So from that price guide with a little allowances, will these be enough:

Rented room: 5000
Electric and water utilities: 1000
Broadband Internet: 1000
Food: 3000
Entertainment: 2000-4000
Misc: 1000
Total 13,000-15,000

Would that be okay? I plan to live slightly above average, not by too much. I can live simple if needed. I won't be eating much in fancy restaurants or anything like that. I would like to live like a local.

 

It will be a very basic life with 300 - 400 dollars, but possible, really depends on your lifestyle...

Rhoody

 

If you eat at local sari sari type Karynderias, food about 15-25 pesos per small serving. plus rice and beverage.