General Santos, Philippines

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Philippines

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About General Santos, Philippines

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$396

Family of 4 / mo

$1,019

Avg salary (after tax)

$372

General Santos, often called "GenSan," is a vibrant city located in the southern part of the Philippines . Known as the "Tuna Capital of the Philippines," it is famous for its rich fishing industry, especially for the delicious tuna caught in the nearby waters. The city has a friendly atmosphere, making it a great place for visitors to explore.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · General Santos· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $48.22
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $68.89
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $20.67
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $110.24

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.11
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $413.37

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.48
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.07
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.72
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.42
CappuccinoUSD $3.31

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $6.2
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $15.16
Fast Food ComboUSD $4

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $9.62
Apples (1 kg)USD $5.04
Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.08
Oranges (1 kg)USD $3.43
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $0.69
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.38
Onions (1 kg)USD $2.31
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.24
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $5.51
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $3.44
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $4.55
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $3.72
Dozen EggsUSD $1.98
White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.38
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.73
Milk (1 litre)USD $2.45

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $134.41
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $220.46
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $137.8
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $551.16
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $275.57
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $89.6

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $30.31
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $8.27
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $4.96
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $132.04
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $2,177

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.55
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.24
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $27,558
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $3.31
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $23.96
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $27,558
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.24

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $68.89
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $117.13