Cost of living
Binan compared to Merida (Philippines)
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Overview comparison
BinanMerida (Philippines)
Consumer prices in Binan are roughly 33% higher than in Merida (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Binan | Merida (Philippines) |
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| Total with rent one person | 539 | 411 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,693 | 1,114 |
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| Without rent one person | 355 | 253 |
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| Without rent one family | 893 | 749 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 213.51 | 118.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 395.68 | 377.59 |
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| Food person | 277 | 220 |
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| Food family | 583 | 571 |
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| Transport person | 31.33 | 35 |
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| Transport family | 72.67 | 80.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.31 years | 80.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Binan | Merida (Philippines) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.78 | 3.21 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.27 | 12.13 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.43 | 3.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 | 1.08 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.09 | 1.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.96 | 0.41 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Binan | Merida (Philippines) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 160.1 | 58.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 100.19 | 56.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 525.72 | 209.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 246.9 | 206.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.92 | 44.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.93 | 92.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.34 | 25.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Binan | Merida (Philippines) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.24 | 8.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,852 | 1,888 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 834 | 1,490 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.52 | 0.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.67% | 28.46% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.67 | 3.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.35 | 1.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Binan | Merida (Philippines) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 | 1.5 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.33 | 1.29 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.9 | 2.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.21 | 6.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.07 | 3.41 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.69 | 5.41 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.5 | 1.43 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.63 |
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Other
| Item | Binan | Merida (Philippines) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.14 | 16.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.92 | 4.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.27 | 14.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.31 | 3.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.24 | 18.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.61 | 51.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 133.8 | 61.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,843 | 1,773 |
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