Cost of living
Cagayan compared to Santa Monica (Philippines)
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Overview comparison
CagayanSanta Monica (Philippines)
Consumer prices in Cagayan are roughly 41% higher than in Santa Monica (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Cagayan | Santa Monica (Philippines) |
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| Total with rent one person | 646 | 508 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,688 | 997 |
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| Without rent one person | 295 | 244 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,034 | 696 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 291.3 | 111.16 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 559.33 | 309.15 |
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| Food person | 260 | 224 |
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| Food family | 660 | 547 |
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| Transport person | 31.19 | 25.76 |
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| Transport family | 117.41 | 77.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.04 years | 78.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Cagayan | Santa Monica (Philippines) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.73 | 3.35 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.49 | 11.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.24 | 3.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 | 1.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.09 | 2.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.68 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Cagayan | Santa Monica (Philippines) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 471.46 | 57.46 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 201.37 | 42.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 560.28 | 238.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 437.6 | 218.49 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 58.43 | 51.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 110.42 | 82.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.04 | 27.53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Cagayan | Santa Monica (Philippines) |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.81 | 8.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,280 | 2,092 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,043 | 1,367 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 0.22 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 17.39% | 25.03% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.32 | 3.26 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Cagayan | Santa Monica (Philippines) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 | 1.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.24 | 0.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.72 | 1.88 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.02 | 5.05 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.17 | 4.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.11 | 7.24 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.61 | 1.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.61 |
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Other
| Item | Cagayan | Santa Monica (Philippines) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27 | 16.56 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.95 | 5.28 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.19 | 11.96 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.05 | 3 |
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| Brand Jeans | 40.71 | 19.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.8 | 43.83 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 294.93 | 58.85 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,944 | 2,090 |
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