Cost of living
Lapu-Lapu compared to La Union
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Overview comparison
Lapu-LapuLa Union
Consumer prices in La Union are roughly 42% higher than in Lapu-Lapu.
Cost of living
| Item | Lapu-Lapu | La Union |
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| Total with rent one person | 672 | 666 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,827 | 1,475 |
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| Without rent one person | 340 | 276 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,053 | 1,108 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 250.72 | 277.12 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 526.4 | 574.11 |
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| Food person | 246 | 236 |
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| Food family | 718 | 537 |
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| Transport person | 33.27 | 37.89 |
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| Transport family | 66.01 | 83.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.62 years | 82.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lapu-Lapu | La Union |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.95 | 3.82 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.82 | 15.22 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.21 | 2.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 | 1.41 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.1 | 2.64 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.82 | 0.64 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lapu-Lapu | La Union |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 254.21 | 230.84 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 168.11 | 144.78 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 580.66 | 488.3 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 498.11 | 278.77 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.22 | 78.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.77 | 106.12 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.47 | 25.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lapu-Lapu | La Union |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.88 | 6.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 677 | 2,293 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 437 | 1,274 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.21 | 0.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.71% | 13.4% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.53 | 2.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.38 | 1.29 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lapu-Lapu | La Union |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 | 1.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.22 | 1.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.25 | 1.75 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.46 | 9.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.1 | 4.05 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.66 | 8.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.13 | 1.35 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Lapu-Lapu | La Union |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.42 | 23.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.85 | 6.66 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.76 | 11.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.28 | 2.11 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.05 | 37.77 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.32 | 55.8 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 109.57 | 149.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,581 | 6,249 |
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