Cost of living
Magallanes (Philippines) compared to Santa Cruz (Philippines)
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Overview comparison
Magallanes (Philippines)Santa Cruz (Philippines)
Consumer prices in Magallanes (Philippines) are roughly 4% higher than in Santa Cruz (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Magallanes (Philippines) | Santa Cruz (Philippines) |
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| Total with rent one person | 452 | 358 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,136 | 993 |
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| Without rent one person | 268 | 312 |
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| Without rent one family | 641 | 951 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 155.25 | 129.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 298.45 | 349.81 |
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| Food person | 177 | 189 |
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| Food family | 573 | 605 |
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| Transport person | 26.87 | 27.18 |
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| Transport family | 84.48 | 99.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.19 years | 66.86 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Magallanes (Philippines) | Santa Cruz (Philippines) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.85 | 3.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 8.87 | 8.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.55 | 2.7 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 | 1.14 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.34 | 2.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.46 | 0.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Magallanes (Philippines) | Santa Cruz (Philippines) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 47.99 | 57.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 56.07 | 46.15 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 191.86 | 234.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 184.98 | 165.28 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 52.24 | 55.14 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.96 | 94.49 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.14 | 37.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | Magallanes (Philippines) | Santa Cruz (Philippines) |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.77 | 6.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,140 | 1,960 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,221 | 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 | 24.82% | 30.21% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.99 | 2.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Magallanes (Philippines) | Santa Cruz (Philippines) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 | 1.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.19 | 1.29 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.9 | 1.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.1 | 4.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.77 | 4.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.23 | 5.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.97 | 1.8 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Magallanes (Philippines) | Santa Cruz (Philippines) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.43 | 15.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.37 | 4.5 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.25 | 11.43 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.87 | 3.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.3 | 19.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 38.43 | 47.09 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 48.95 | 52.68 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,582 | 1,845 |
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