Cost of living
Dinagat Islands compared to Zamboanga del Sur
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Overview comparison
Dinagat IslandsZamboanga del Sur
Consumer prices in Dinagat Islands are roughly 3% higher than in Zamboanga del Sur.
Cost of living
| Item | Dinagat Islands | Zamboanga del Sur |
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| Total with rent one person | 555 | 820 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,134 | 2,122 |
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| Without rent one person | 347 | 457 |
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| Without rent one family | 733 | 931 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 222.48 | 385.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 458.56 | 736.55 |
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| Food person | 234 | 237 |
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| Food family | 494 | 732 |
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| Transport person | 17.87 | 59.03 |
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| Transport family | 56.2 | 170.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.37 years | 65.79 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dinagat Islands | Zamboanga del Sur |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.24 | 3.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.99 | 19.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.69 | 3.31 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 | 1.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.93 | 2.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.69 | 1.04 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dinagat Islands | Zamboanga del Sur |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 241.22 | 392.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 165.13 | 140.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 307.71 | 969.13 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 279.45 | 575.74 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.72 | 101.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.62 | 140.24 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.91 | 33.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dinagat Islands | Zamboanga del Sur |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.69 | 6.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,274 | 1,896 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 986 | 1,153 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.21 | 0.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 5.81% | 15.46% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.96 | 2.33 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.85 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dinagat Islands | Zamboanga del Sur |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.78 | 2.23 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.01 | 1.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.06 | 2.36 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.18 | 7.71 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.71 | 4.95 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.78 | 6.8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.91 | 1.59 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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Other
| Item | Dinagat Islands | Zamboanga del Sur |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.3 | 39.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.53 | 7.56 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.97 | 19.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.1 | 5.4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.55 | 22.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 39.89 | 102.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 40.12 | 131.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,698 | 2,291 |
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