Cost of living
Apayao compared to Santa Monica (Philippines)
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Overview comparison
ApayaoSanta Monica (Philippines)
Consumer prices in Apayao are roughly 36% higher than in Santa Monica (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Apayao | Santa Monica (Philippines) |
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| Total with rent one person | 687 | 508 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,329 | 997 |
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| Without rent one person | 385 | 244 |
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| Without rent one family | 988 | 696 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 269.26 | 111.16 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 425.51 | 309.15 |
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| Food person | 192 | 224 |
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| Food family | 618 | 547 |
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| Transport person | 35.83 | 25.76 |
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| Transport family | 78.77 | 77.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.55 years | 78.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Apayao | Santa Monica (Philippines) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.27 | 3.35 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.12 | 11.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.73 | 3.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 | 1.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.25 | 2.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.67 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Apayao | Santa Monica (Philippines) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 211.62 | 57.46 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 147.79 | 42.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 528.82 | 238.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 300.6 | 218.49 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96.34 | 51.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.18 | 82.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.04 | 27.53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Apayao | Santa Monica (Philippines) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.67 | 8.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,292 | 2,092 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,056 | 1,367 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 | 0.22 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.54% | 25.03% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.57 | 3.26 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Apayao | Santa Monica (Philippines) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 | 1.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1 | 0.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.1 | 1.88 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.21 | 5.05 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.11 | 4.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.42 | 7.24 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.8 | 1.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 0.61 |
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Other
| Item | Apayao | Santa Monica (Philippines) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.36 | 16.56 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.85 | 5.28 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.67 | 11.96 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.34 | 3 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.37 | 19.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.73 | 43.83 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 180.34 | 58.85 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,921 | 2,090 |
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