Cost of living
Metro Manila compared to Santa Elena (Philippines)
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Overview comparison
Metro ManilaSanta Elena (Philippines)
Consumer prices in Metro Manila are roughly 13% higher than in Santa Elena (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Metro Manila | Santa Elena (Philippines) |
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| Total with rent one person | 670 | 416 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,649 | 1,048 |
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| Without rent one person | 417 | 285 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,196 | 657 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 313.21 | 151.13 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 652.94 | 310.54 |
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| Food person | 317 | 172 |
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| Food family | 734 | 627 |
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| Transport person | 53 | 34.86 |
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| Transport family | 133.51 | 69.39 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.42 years | 73.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Metro Manila | Santa Elena (Philippines) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.39 | 2.84 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.47 | 11.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.36 | 3.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.39 | 0.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.95 | 1.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.05 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Metro Manila | Santa Elena (Philippines) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 292.52 | 56.24 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 159.77 | 49.6 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 733.91 | 263.74 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 486.39 | 162.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.01 | 50.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 148.72 | 79.76 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.6 | 31.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | Metro Manila | Santa Elena (Philippines) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.72 | 8.49 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,559 | 2,580 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,078 | 1,452 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.41 | 0.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.33% | 25.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.01 | 3.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 1.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | Metro Manila | Santa Elena (Philippines) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 1.63 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.14 | 1.17 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2 | 2.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.05 | 5.86 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.51 | 5.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.72 | 6.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.54 | 1.67 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.75 |
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Other
| Item | Metro Manila | Santa Elena (Philippines) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.04 | 18.71 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.99 | 4.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.63 | 13.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.43 | 3.09 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.12 | 14.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.35 | 50.82 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 174.1 | 51.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,770 | 2,002 |
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