Cost of living
Cuenca, Batangas compared to Magdalena (Philippines)
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Overview comparison
Cuenca, BatangasMagdalena (Philippines)
Consumer prices in Cuenca, Batangas are roughly 13% higher than in Magdalena (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Cuenca, Batangas | Magdalena (Philippines) |
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| Total with rent one person | 601 | 382 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,678 | 1,306 |
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| Without rent one person | 305 | 280 |
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| Without rent one family | 842 | 932 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 234.56 | 116.53 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 514.91 | 307.37 |
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| Food person | 193 | 229 |
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| Food family | 484 | 649 |
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| Transport person | 25.47 | 33.61 |
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| Transport family | 79.87 | 93.7 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.24 years | 72.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Cuenca, Batangas | Magdalena (Philippines) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.69 | 2.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.62 | 9.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.21 | 2.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 | 0.99 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.73 | 1.86 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.93 | 0.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Cuenca, Batangas | Magdalena (Philippines) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 214.08 | 45.44 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 78.5 | 40.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 688.11 | 253.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 246.49 | 194.59 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 136.9 | 49.37 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 164.65 | 68.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.12 | 32.17 |
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Transportation
| Item | Cuenca, Batangas | Magdalena (Philippines) |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.68 | 7.38 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,629 | 2,527 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,500 | 1,200 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.57 | 0.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.28% | 25.55% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.29 | 2.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.97 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Cuenca, Batangas | Magdalena (Philippines) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.64 | 1.84 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.15 | 1.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.61 | 2.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.21 | 6.44 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.7 | 4.83 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.6 | 5.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 1.98 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 | 0.61 |
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Other
| Item | Cuenca, Batangas | Magdalena (Philippines) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.39 | 16.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.85 | 4.57 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.48 | 11.12 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.6 | 3.05 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.13 | 20.71 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 59.19 | 46.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 61.24 | 60.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,457 | 1,913 |
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