Cost of living
Lipa compared to Santa Cruz (Philippines)
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Overview comparison
LipaSanta Cruz (Philippines)
Consumer prices in Lipa are roughly 3% higher than in Santa Cruz (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Lipa | Santa Cruz (Philippines) |
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| Total with rent one person | 410 | 358 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,176 | 993 |
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| Without rent one person | 259 | 312 |
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| Without rent one family | 811 | 951 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 127.26 | 129.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 252.68 | 349.81 |
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| Food person | 185 | 189 |
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| Food family | 549 | 605 |
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| Transport person | 31.74 | 27.18 |
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| Transport family | 98.87 | 99.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.3 years | 66.86 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lipa | Santa Cruz (Philippines) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.77 | 3.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.19 | 8.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.74 | 2.7 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 | 1.14 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.62 | 2.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.39 | 0.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lipa | Santa Cruz (Philippines) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 58.02 | 57.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 40.38 | 46.15 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 215.68 | 234.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 235.93 | 165.28 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.19 | 55.14 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.99 | 94.49 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.64 | 37.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lipa | Santa Cruz (Philippines) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.9 | 6.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,479 | 1,960 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,066 | 1,464 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.52% | 30.21% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.38 | 2.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lipa | Santa Cruz (Philippines) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 | 1.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.21 | 1.29 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.67 | 1.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.88 | 4.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.56 | 4.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.08 | 5.38 |
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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 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Lipa | Santa Cruz (Philippines) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.16 | 15.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.31 | 4.5 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.84 | 11.43 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.91 | 3.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.63 | 19.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50.74 | 47.09 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 55.41 | 52.68 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,032 | 1,845 |
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