Cost of living
Makati compared to Western Samar
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Overview comparison
MakatiWestern Samar
Consumer prices in Makati are roughly 43% higher than in Western Samar.
Cost of living
| Item | Makati | Western Samar |
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| Total with rent one person | 915 | 736 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,284 | 1,417 |
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| Without rent one person | 386 | 432 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,141 | 893 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 411.14 | 318.03 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,890.02 | 653.36 |
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| Food person | 253 | 286 |
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| Food family | 812 | 568 |
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| Transport person | 22.14 | 42.96 |
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| Transport family | 58.06 | 99.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.89 years | 73.6 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Makati | Western Samar |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.97 | 4.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.59 | 19.33 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.9 | 2.87 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.03 | 1.04 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.28 | 3.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.9 | 0.8 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Makati | Western Samar |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 568.14 | 337.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 264.72 | 199.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,989.46 | 730.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,276.6 | 439.21 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 84.91 | 71.62 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 99.68 | 86.8 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.32 | 28.64 |
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Transportation
| Item | Makati | Western Samar |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.9 | 7.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,069 | 3,989 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,985 | 1,418 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 | 0.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 4.07% | 18.15% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.09 | 3.38 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 1.37 |
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Groceries
| Item | Makati | Western Samar |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 | 1.99 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.34 | 1.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.48 | 2.21 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.35 | 10.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.96 | 5.51 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.79 | 6.07 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.89 | 1.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 | 0.58 |
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Other
| Item | Makati | Western Samar |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.66 | 36.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.01 | 6.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.43 | 12.84 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.38 | 3.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.92 | 41.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 61.87 | 61.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 370.65 | 307.69 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,869 | 3,340 |
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