Cost of living
Bacong compared to Merida (Philippines)
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Overview comparison
BacongMerida (Philippines)
Consumer prices in Bacong are roughly 7% higher than in Merida (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Bacong | Merida (Philippines) |
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| Total with rent one person | 448 | 411 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,175 | 1,114 |
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| Without rent one person | 259 | 253 |
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| Without rent one family | 936 | 749 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 122.5 | 118.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 348.6 | 377.59 |
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| Food person | 205 | 220 |
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| Food family | 597 | 571 |
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| Transport person | 36.36 | 35 |
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| Transport family | 77.78 | 80.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.74 years | 80.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bacong | Merida (Philippines) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.28 | 3.21 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 8.78 | 12.13 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.15 | 3.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 | 1.08 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.93 | 1.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.41 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bacong | Merida (Philippines) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 48.2 | 58.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 41.4 | 56.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 229.88 | 209.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 240.05 | 206.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.5 | 44.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.18 | 92.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.95 | 25.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bacong | Merida (Philippines) |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.6 | 8.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,504 | 1,888 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,045 | 1,490 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 | 0.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.84% | 28.46% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.62 | 3.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bacong | Merida (Philippines) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.92 | 1.5 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.89 | 1.29 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.87 | 2.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.21 | 6.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.05 | 3.41 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.32 | 5.41 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.69 | 1.43 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 | 0.63 |
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Other
| Item | Bacong | Merida (Philippines) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.18 | 16.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.78 | 4.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.43 | 14.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.37 | 3.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.65 | 18.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 40.24 | 51.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 71.52 | 61.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,076 | 1,773 |
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