Cost of living
Laguna (Philippines) compared to Santamesa
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Overview comparison
Laguna (Philippines)Santamesa
Consumer prices in Laguna (Philippines) are roughly 53% higher than in Santamesa.
Cost of living
| Item | Laguna (Philippines) | Santamesa |
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| Total with rent one person | 700 | 451 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,961 | 984 |
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| Without rent one person | 365 | 244 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,450 | 893 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 360.55 | 151.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 394.01 | 263.89 |
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| Food person | 262 | 190 |
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| Food family | 695 | 589 |
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| Transport person | 38.95 | 28.36 |
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| Transport family | 158.1 | 87.9 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.12 years | 68.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Laguna (Philippines) | Santamesa |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.62 | 2.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 6.14 | 10.28 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.81 | 2.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 | 1.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.4 | 1.94 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.74 | 0.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Laguna (Philippines) | Santamesa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 418.35 | 45.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 207.76 | 40.26 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 708.93 | 223.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 268.7 | 208.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.81 | 44.32 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 84.89 | 79.19 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69.64 | 29.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Laguna (Philippines) | Santamesa |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.56 | 8.57 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 213 | 2,024 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 994 | 1,412 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.97% | 22.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.02 | 2.83 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Laguna (Philippines) | Santamesa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 | 2.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1 | 0.9 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.06 | 1.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.12 | 5.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.82 | 4.91 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.23 | 6.04 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.21 | 1.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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Other
| Item | Laguna (Philippines) | Santamesa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.62 | 19.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.12 | 4.21 |
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| Doctors visit | 37.28 | 14.86 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.35 | 3.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 30.22 | 19.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 51.44 | 38.96 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 130.81 | 54.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,473 | 2,442 |
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