Cost of living
Lipa compared to San Miguel, Bulacan
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Overview comparison
LipaSan Miguel, Bulacan
Consumer prices in San Miguel, Bulacan are roughly 67% higher than in Lipa.
Cost of living
| Item | Lipa | San Miguel, Bulacan |
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| Total with rent one person | 410 | 740 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,176 | 2,687 |
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| Without rent one person | 259 | 467 |
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| Without rent one family | 811 | 1,550 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 127.26 | 404.87 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 252.68 | 1,278.65 |
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| Food person | 185 | 243 |
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| Food family | 549 | 714 |
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| Transport person | 31.74 | 46.95 |
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| Transport family | 98.87 | 130.89 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.3 years | 80.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lipa | San Miguel, Bulacan |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.77 | 5.19 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.19 | 26.86 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.74 | 3.85 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 | 2.35 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.62 | 2.82 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.39 | 1.11 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lipa | San Miguel, Bulacan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 58.02 | 429.17 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 40.38 | 218.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 215.68 | 1,824.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 235.93 | 843.27 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.19 | 76.07 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.99 | 116.97 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.64 | 26.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lipa | San Miguel, Bulacan |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.9 | 8.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,479 | 3,888 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,066 | 2,226 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 | 0.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.52% | 10.4% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.38 | 3.86 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 1.23 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lipa | San Miguel, Bulacan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 | 1.78 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.21 | 1.32 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.67 | 1.85 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.88 | 8.88 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.56 | 5.13 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.08 | 10.32 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.46 | 1.8 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 0.6 |
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Other
| Item | Lipa | San Miguel, Bulacan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.16 | 36.31 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.31 | 6.23 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.84 | 15.94 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.91 | 5.86 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.63 | 34.1 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50.74 | 93.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 55.41 | 515.37 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,032 | 12,565 |
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