Cost of living
Balangkas compared to Surigao
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Overview comparison
BalangkasSurigao
Consumer prices in Surigao are roughly 23% higher than in Balangkas.
Cost of living
| Item | Balangkas | Surigao |
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| Total with rent one person | 350 | 499 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,094 | 1,401 |
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| Without rent one person | 297 | 294 |
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| Without rent one family | 669 | 744 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 152.27 | 211.55 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 289.19 | 536.4 |
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| Food person | 247 | 270 |
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| Food family | 498 | 593 |
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| Transport person | 27.36 | 31.38 |
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| Transport family | 76.15 | 80.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.5 years | 74.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Balangkas | Surigao |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.7 | 2.29 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.57 | 18.66 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.53 | 2.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.84 | 1.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.99 | 1.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.4 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Balangkas | Surigao |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 43.47 | 155.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 46.97 | 81.85 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 193.7 | 569.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 229.45 | 277.74 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.84 | 129.39 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.88 | 185.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.84 | 44.18 |
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Transportation
| Item | Balangkas | Surigao |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.84 | 9.58 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,123 | 2,931 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,414 | 1,955 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 | 0.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.48% | 18.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.3 | 2.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.04 | 1.28 |
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Groceries
| Item | Balangkas | Surigao |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 | 2.25 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.21 | 1.39 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.98 | 1.54 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.9 | 5.14 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.83 | 3.62 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.74 | 6.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.99 | 1.64 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Balangkas | Surigao |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.49 | 25.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.34 | 4.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.56 | 15.1 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.37 | 3.75 |
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| Brand Jeans | 14.44 | 14.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 44.25 | 65.8 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 71.88 | 80.84 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,753 | 1,518 |
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