Cost of living
Ilocos Norte compared to Zamboanga
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Overview comparison
Ilocos NorteZamboanga
Consumer prices in Ilocos Norte are roughly 39% higher than in Zamboanga.
Cost of living
| Item | Ilocos Norte | Zamboanga |
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| Total with rent one person | 548 | 510 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,198 | 1,080 |
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| Without rent one person | 349 | 267 |
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| Without rent one family | 907 | 707 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 274.28 | 177.03 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 394.83 | 422.51 |
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| Food person | 207 | 216 |
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| Food family | 738 | 605 |
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| Transport person | 33.92 | 38.88 |
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| Transport family | 101.06 | 87.79 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.63 years | 69.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ilocos Norte | Zamboanga |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.36 | 2.42 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.5 | 8.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.27 | 3.93 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 | 1.18 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.87 | 1.96 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.57 | 1.06 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ilocos Norte | Zamboanga |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 327.08 | 112.38 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 157.63 | 63.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 362.82 | 416.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 246.85 | 118.89 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.76 | 93.51 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 123.05 | 118.6 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.58 | 53.64 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ilocos Norte | Zamboanga |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.17 | 13.23 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,828 | 1,569 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,871 | 764 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.46 | 0.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.32% | 9.88% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.05 | 3.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.55 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ilocos Norte | Zamboanga |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.39 | 2.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.38 | 1.07 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.98 | 1.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.9 | 4.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.85 | 2.79 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.75 | 3.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.9 | 1.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.28 |
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Other
| Item | Ilocos Norte | Zamboanga |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.35 | 19.46 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.61 | 3.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.31 | 12.43 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.08 | 3.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.85 | 24.1 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.16 | 74.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 172.21 | 43.5 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,386 | 1,511 |
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