Cost of living
La Paz (Philippines) compared to Zamboanga del Sur
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Overview comparison
La Paz (Philippines)Zamboanga del Sur
Consumer prices in Zamboanga del Sur are roughly 26% higher than in La Paz (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | La Paz (Philippines) | Zamboanga del Sur |
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| Total with rent one person | 450 | 820 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,311 | 2,122 |
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| Without rent one person | 309 | 457 |
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| Without rent one family | 872 | 931 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 141.8 | 385.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 333.23 | 736.55 |
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| Food person | 241 | 237 |
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| Food family | 520 | 732 |
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| Transport person | 33.19 | 59.03 |
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| Transport family | 71.36 | 170.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.03 years | 65.79 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | La Paz (Philippines) | Zamboanga del Sur |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.75 | 3.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.31 | 19.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.46 | 3.31 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.83 | 1.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.02 | 2.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.37 | 1.04 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | La Paz (Philippines) | Zamboanga del Sur |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 56.77 | 392.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 52.85 | 140.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 277.16 | 969.13 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 236.25 | 575.74 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.12 | 101.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 77.91 | 140.24 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.76 | 33.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | La Paz (Philippines) | Zamboanga del Sur |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.66 | 6.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,064 | 1,896 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,435 | 1,153 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 0.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.11% | 15.46% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.07 | 2.33 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.14 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | La Paz (Philippines) | Zamboanga del Sur |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 | 2.23 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.09 | 1.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.69 | 2.36 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 7.71 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.65 | 4.95 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.23 | 6.8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.91 | 1.59 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 | 0.64 |
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Other
| Item | La Paz (Philippines) | Zamboanga del Sur |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.44 | 39.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.95 | 7.56 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.85 | 19.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.38 | 5.4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.47 | 22.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 49.57 | 102.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 57.15 | 131.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,914 | 2,291 |
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