Cost of living
Bicol compared to Zamboanga del Norte
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Overview comparison
BicolZamboanga del Norte
Consumer prices in Zamboanga del Norte are roughly 32% higher than in Bicol.
Cost of living
| Item | Bicol | Zamboanga del Norte |
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| Total with rent one person | 553 | 871 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,372 | 1,632 |
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| Without rent one person | 251 | 354 |
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| Without rent one family | 909 | 1,145 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 292.88 | 348.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 489.02 | 652.32 |
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| Food person | 214 | 287 |
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| Food family | 525 | 812 |
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| Transport person | 29.38 | 44.06 |
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| Transport family | 89.65 | 88.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.9 years | 76.45 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bicol | Zamboanga del Norte |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.21 | 3.93 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.4 | 19.96 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.39 | 2.84 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.83 | 1.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.59 | 2.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.71 | 0.8 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bicol | Zamboanga del Norte |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 185.09 | 455.52 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 73.63 | 210.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 510.83 | 533.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 232.65 | 362 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.37 | 68.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 203.13 | 110.59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.36 | 28.7 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bicol | Zamboanga del Norte |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.21 | 8.76 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,535 | 3,746 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,619 | 1,518 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.67 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.69% | 18.16% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.43 | 2.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bicol | Zamboanga del Norte |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 2.21 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.08 | 1.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.85 | 2.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.25 | 8.69 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.58 | 6.47 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.33 | 8.57 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.93 | 1.43 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.58 |
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Other
| Item | Bicol | Zamboanga del Norte |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.03 | 34.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.51 | 6.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.28 | 15.03 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.68 | 3.61 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.64 | 47.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.37 | 77.62 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 64.85 | 294.96 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,273 | 3,527 |
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