Cost of living
Loreto (Philippines) compared to Calamba
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Overview comparison
Loreto (Philippines)Calamba
Consumer prices in Calamba are roughly 26% higher than in Loreto (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Loreto (Philippines) | Calamba |
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| Total with rent one person | 354 | 410 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,278 | 1,029 |
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| Without rent one person | 231 | 332 |
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| Without rent one family | 808 | 983 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 114.87 | 230.39 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 302.98 | 382.58 |
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| Food person | 209 | 203 |
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| Food family | 437 | 574 |
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| Transport person | 31.85 | 26.69 |
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| Transport family | 91.14 | 76.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.67 years | 79.17 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Loreto (Philippines) | Calamba |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.84 | 4.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.59 | 16.55 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.96 | 2.84 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 | 0.98 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.04 | 2.62 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.34 | 0.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Loreto (Philippines) | Calamba |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 44.71 | 107.4 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 52.2 | 67.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 254.96 | 206.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 235.1 | 164.46 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.63 | 97.55 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.43 | 157.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.35 | 20.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | Loreto (Philippines) | Calamba |
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| Local transport ticket | 8 | 3.93 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,428 | 2,016 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,027 | 998 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 31.63% | 13.44% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.33 | 2.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 1.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Loreto (Philippines) | Calamba |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 | 2.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.12 | 1.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.04 | 2.37 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.91 | 8.85 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.95 | 4.67 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.52 | 8.51 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.84 | 1.35 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 | 0.59 |
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Other
| Item | Loreto (Philippines) | Calamba |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.76 | 33.77 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.27 | 5.79 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.25 | 11.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.86 | 5.11 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.81 | 36.62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 42.92 | 65.61 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 59.13 | 124.79 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,417 | 6,082 |
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