Cost of living
Magallanes (Philippines) compared to Basilan
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Overview comparison
Magallanes (Philippines)Basilan
Consumer prices in Basilan are roughly 35% higher than in Magallanes (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Magallanes (Philippines) | Basilan |
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| Total with rent one person | 452 | 795 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,136 | 1,634 |
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| Without rent one person | 268 | 304 |
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| Without rent one family | 641 | 902 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 155.25 | 370.54 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 298.45 | 496.43 |
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| Food person | 177 | 277 |
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| Food family | 573 | 556 |
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| Transport person | 26.87 | 39.2 |
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| Transport family | 84.48 | 112.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.19 years | 75.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Magallanes (Philippines) | Basilan |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.85 | 5.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 8.87 | 19.8 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.55 | 3.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 | 1.07 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.34 | 2.76 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.46 | 0.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Magallanes (Philippines) | Basilan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 47.99 | 341.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 56.07 | 195.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 191.86 | 652.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 184.98 | 444.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 52.24 | 53.7 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.96 | 87.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.14 | 38.93 |
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Transportation
| Item | Magallanes (Philippines) | Basilan |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.77 | 7.98 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,140 | 3,043 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,221 | 1,099 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 | 0.22 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.82% | 15.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.99 | 3.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Magallanes (Philippines) | Basilan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 | 1.66 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.19 | 1.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.9 | 2.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.1 | 7.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.77 | 5.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.23 | 7.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.97 | 1.77 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Magallanes (Philippines) | Basilan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.43 | 24.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.37 | 5.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.25 | 14.15 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.87 | 4.15 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.3 | 50.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 38.43 | 81.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 48.95 | 261.04 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,582 | 4,203 |
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