Cost of living
Balatan compared to Loreto (Philippines)
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Overview comparison
BalatanLoreto (Philippines)
Consumer prices in Loreto (Philippines) are roughly 5% higher than in Balatan.
Cost of living
| Item | Balatan | Loreto (Philippines) |
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| Total with rent one person | 383 | 354 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,224 | 1,278 |
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| Without rent one person | 251 | 231 |
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| Without rent one family | 743 | 808 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 132.14 | 114.87 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 294.33 | 302.98 |
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| Food person | 232 | 209 |
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| Food family | 519 | 437 |
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| Transport person | 38.15 | 31.85 |
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| Transport family | 68.7 | 91.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.08 years | 73.67 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Balatan | Loreto (Philippines) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4 | 2.84 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.03 | 9.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.41 | 2.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 | 0.87 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.53 | 2.04 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.37 | 0.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Balatan | Loreto (Philippines) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 53.8 | 44.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 39.54 | 52.2 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 248.58 | 254.96 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 185.84 | 235.1 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.05 | 60.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 70.56 | 81.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.36 | 26.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Balatan | Loreto (Philippines) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.65 | 8 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,768 | 2,428 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,257 | 1,027 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.79% | 31.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.91 | 3.33 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.1 | 0.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Balatan | Loreto (Philippines) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 | 1.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.29 | 1.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.65 | 2.04 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.86 | 5.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.31 | 3.95 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.21 | 5.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 1.84 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | Balatan | Loreto (Philippines) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.97 | 17.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.55 | 5.27 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.52 | 13.25 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.51 | 2.86 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.56 | 19.81 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 43.14 | 42.92 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 50.04 | 59.13 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,444 | 2,417 |
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