Value for money

We have learnt already on our trip that what we see as ' cheap ' is not the same for hte average weekly earner here in the Philippines. The exchange rate is good that it is hard to believe when we spend $2 for dinner! It has got me thinking though that if the average weekly earning for a Filipino is around 2000 Pesos, that is around $50.00 (if I have done my maths correct!). I couldn't imagine living on that in Sydney, but that is what it is like here.
So when I complain about the cost of things or my expenses I know that in the Philippines it is a luxury to spend alot. Even our trip to Samui Island (paradise Island) is really for the 'rich ' here in the Philippines. It cost around 1/6th of a weekly income just to get there.