Cost of living
Northern Samar (Philippines) compared to Caraga
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Overview comparison
Northern Samar (Philippines)Caraga
Consumer prices in Northern Samar (Philippines) are roughly 50% higher than in Caraga.
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Samar (Philippines) | Caraga |
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| Total with rent one person | 876 | 483 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,542 | 1,177 |
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| Without rent one person | 333 | 278 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,127 | 908 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 524.92 | 146.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 638.31 | 332.86 |
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| Food person | 272 | 223 |
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| Food family | 677 | 640 |
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| Transport person | 34.91 | 31.16 |
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| Transport family | 102.44 | 66.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.79 years | 74.31 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Samar (Philippines) | Caraga |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.94 | 3.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.36 | 12.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.47 | 2.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 | 0.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.59 | 2.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.86 | 0.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Samar (Philippines) | Caraga |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 659.18 | 50.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 371.95 | 39.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 862.98 | 240.19 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 541.78 | 186.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.31 | 57.95 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.56 | 67.72 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.92 | 31.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Samar (Philippines) | Caraga |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.79 | 7.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,368 | 2,503 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 389 | 1,180 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.59 | 0.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.96% | 22.1% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.35 | 2.87 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 0.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Samar (Philippines) | Caraga |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 | 1.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.04 | 1.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.35 | 1.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.24 | 5.08 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.88 | 3.67 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.18 | 6.17 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 1.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Samar (Philippines) | Caraga |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 55.45 | 18.43 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.86 | 3.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 7.05 | 12.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.44 | 2.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.73 | 18.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 59.88 | 44.2 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 554.64 | 53.97 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,711 | 2,024 |
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