Cost of living
New Washington compared to Dumaguete City
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Overview comparison
New WashingtonDumaguete City
Consumer prices in New Washington are roughly 12% higher than in Dumaguete City.
Cost of living
| Item | New Washington | Dumaguete City |
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| Total with rent one person | 441 | 440 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,248 | 1,087 |
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| Without rent one person | 290 | 255 |
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| Without rent one family | 637 | 728 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 115.27 | 112.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 301.88 | 340.19 |
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| Food person | 176 | 254 |
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| Food family | 499 | 612 |
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| Transport person | 29.63 | 28.83 |
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| Transport family | 67.38 | 87.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.68 years | 73.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | New Washington | Dumaguete City |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.86 | 2.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.02 | 10.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.39 | 2.98 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 | 1.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.48 | 2.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.41 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | New Washington | Dumaguete City |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 48 | 64.85 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 41.08 | 45.93 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 249.72 | 203.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 174.13 | 214.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.09 | 50.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.47 | 69.69 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.26 | 27 |
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Transportation
| Item | New Washington | Dumaguete City |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.83 | 8.38 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,351 | 1,782 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,485 | 1,269 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.21 | 0.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.06% | 30.03% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.45 | 2.59 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | New Washington | Dumaguete City |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 | 2.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.17 | 1.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.82 | 1.93 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.81 | 6.31 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.36 | 3.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.27 | 6.8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.38 | 1.36 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | New Washington | Dumaguete City |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.01 | 16.48 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.4 | 3.98 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.69 | 13.86 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.59 | 3.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 15.81 | 16.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 40.9 | 45.15 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 50.78 | 52.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,427 | 1,886 |
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