Cost of living
Abra compared to Ilocos Norte
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Overview comparison
AbraIlocos Norte
Consumer prices in Abra are roughly 29% higher than in Ilocos Norte.
Cost of living
| Item | Abra | Ilocos Norte |
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| Total with rent one person | 446 | 548 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,501 | 1,198 |
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| Without rent one person | 308 | 349 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,025 | 907 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 186.33 | 274.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 352.06 | 394.83 |
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| Food person | 212 | 207 |
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| Food family | 480 | 738 |
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| Transport person | 18.13 | 33.92 |
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| Transport family | 67.56 | 101.06 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.93 years | 77.63 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Abra | Ilocos Norte |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.1 | 3.36 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.94 | 28.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.83 | 4.27 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.12 | 1.25 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.49 | 1.87 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.81 | 0.57 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Abra | Ilocos Norte |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 133.02 | 327.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 90.69 | 157.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 284.79 | 362.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 202.36 | 246.85 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.5 | 65.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 77.49 | 123.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.55 | 26.58 |
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Transportation
| Item | Abra | Ilocos Norte |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.7 | 7.17 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 455 | 2,828 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 300 | 1,871 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.2% | 7.32% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.57 | 3.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Abra | Ilocos Norte |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 2.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.05 | 1.38 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.82 | 1.98 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.54 | 8.9 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.84 | 4.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.22 | 6.75 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 0.9 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Abra | Ilocos Norte |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.34 | 30.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.49 | 4.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.43 | 10.31 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.65 | 3.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 53.26 | 20.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 42.58 | 47.16 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 205.16 | 172.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,296 | 3,386 |
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