Cost of living
Merida (Philippines) compared to South Cotabato
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Overview comparison
Merida (Philippines)South Cotabato
Consumer prices in South Cotabato are roughly 24% higher than in Merida (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Merida (Philippines) | South Cotabato |
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| Total with rent one person | 411 | 616 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,114 | 1,541 |
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| Without rent one person | 253 | 291 |
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| Without rent one family | 749 | 764 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 118.48 | 324.98 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 377.59 | 360.06 |
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| Food person | 220 | 223 |
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| Food family | 571 | 519 |
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| Transport person | 35 | 35.78 |
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| Transport family | 80.91 | 94.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.74 years | 82.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Merida (Philippines) | South Cotabato |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.21 | 3.5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.13 | 25.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.36 | 3.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.08 | 1.01 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.83 | 2.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.41 | 0.57 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Merida (Philippines) | South Cotabato |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 58.32 | 274.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 56.92 | 164.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 209.47 | 379.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 206.22 | 343.32 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.76 | 70.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 92.1 | 85.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.52 | 26.55 |
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Transportation
| Item | Merida (Philippines) | South Cotabato |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.9 | 7.16 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,888 | 2,180 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,490 | 1,643 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 | 0.53 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.46% | 7.43% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.39 | 2.4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Merida (Philippines) | South Cotabato |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 | 2.36 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.29 | 1.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.1 | 1.58 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.68 | 7.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.41 | 3.66 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.41 | 5.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.43 | 0.89 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 | 0.52 |
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Other
| Item | Merida (Philippines) | South Cotabato |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.88 | 26.45 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.8 | 5.41 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.46 | 14.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.58 | 3.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.78 | 17.33 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 51.93 | 61.38 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 61.1 | 136.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,773 | 2,794 |
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