I would say that there are things in Phils that are expensive too.. like getting branded stuffs which is 100% cheaper here in UK if they are on SALE... but for sure the foods are comparable cheap back home (Phils.) Of course getting to and fro is much more cheaper back home, but it really depends on your lifestyle.
Back home, I realize that if I want something for two days worth of food and get personal stuffs... maybe its just because I'm getting it from supermarket would cost me about 10-20 pounds... and today, me and my husband went to get some food shopping which cost him 27 pounds for two of us is something I can compare... but of course it all goes down to one's lifestyle and eating habits.
I don't smoke but I'm sure back home is very cheap.. specially the rhum
