Cost of living
Castilla (Philippines) compared to Ilocos Norte
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Overview comparison
Castilla (Philippines)Ilocos Norte
Consumer prices in Ilocos Norte are roughly 29% higher than in Castilla (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Castilla (Philippines) | Ilocos Norte |
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| Total with rent one person | 350 | 548 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,123 | 1,198 |
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| Without rent one person | 270 | 349 |
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| Without rent one family | 813 | 907 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 131.03 | 274.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 324.25 | 394.83 |
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| Food person | 239 | 207 |
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| Food family | 619 | 738 |
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| Transport person | 34.38 | 33.92 |
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| Transport family | 72.01 | 101.06 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.78 years | 77.63 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Castilla (Philippines) | Ilocos Norte |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.64 | 3.36 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.09 | 28.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.45 | 4.27 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 | 1.25 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.99 | 1.87 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.37 | 0.57 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Castilla (Philippines) | Ilocos Norte |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 57.58 | 327.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 41.55 | 157.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 262.8 | 362.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 201.45 | 246.85 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.11 | 65.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.34 | 123.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.28 | 26.58 |
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Transportation
| Item | Castilla (Philippines) | Ilocos Norte |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.41 | 7.17 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,167 | 2,828 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,417 | 1,871 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.8% | 7.32% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.33 | 3.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Castilla (Philippines) | Ilocos Norte |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 | 2.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.93 | 1.38 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.97 | 1.98 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.88 | 8.9 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.59 | 4.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.52 | 6.75 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 | 0.9 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Castilla (Philippines) | Ilocos Norte |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.82 | 30.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.19 | 4.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.44 | 10.31 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.48 | 3.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.9 | 20.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 35.31 | 47.16 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 56.34 | 172.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,956 | 3,386 |
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