Cost of living
Calamba compared to Santa Fe (Philippines)
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Overview comparison
CalambaSanta Fe (Philippines)
Consumer prices in Calamba are roughly 28% higher than in Santa Fe (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Calamba | Santa Fe (Philippines) |
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| Total with rent one person | 410 | 498 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,029 | 948 |
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| Without rent one person | 332 | 259 |
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| Without rent one family | 983 | 636 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 230.39 | 157.04 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 382.58 | 370.7 |
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| Food person | 203 | 205 |
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| Food family | 574 | 611 |
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| Transport person | 26.69 | 36.84 |
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| Transport family | 76.85 | 73.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.17 years | 71.73 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Calamba | Santa Fe (Philippines) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.32 | 2.76 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.55 | 10.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.84 | 3.12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 | 0.98 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.62 | 2.16 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.75 | 0.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Calamba | Santa Fe (Philippines) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 107.4 | 55.07 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 67.62 | 50.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 206.02 | 204.76 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 164.46 | 207.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.55 | 43.06 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 157.79 | 91.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.41 | 29.3 |
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Transportation
| Item | Calamba | Santa Fe (Philippines) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.93 | 8.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,016 | 2,461 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 998 | 1,112 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 | 0.2 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.44% | 21.95% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.76 | 2.37 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Calamba | Santa Fe (Philippines) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.15 | 1.53 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.12 | 1.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.37 | 1.93 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.85 | 5.26 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.67 | 4.44 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.51 | 5.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 | 2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 | 0.84 |
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Other
| Item | Calamba | Santa Fe (Philippines) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.77 | 19.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.79 | 4.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.05 | 10.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.11 | 2.94 |
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| Brand Jeans | 36.62 | 16.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.61 | 41.59 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 124.79 | 51.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,082 | 2,220 |
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