Cost of living
Northern Samar (Philippines) compared to Zamboanguita
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Overview comparison
Northern Samar (Philippines)Zamboanguita
Consumer prices in Northern Samar (Philippines) are roughly 50% higher than in Zamboanguita.
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Samar (Philippines) | Zamboanguita |
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| Total with rent one person | 876 | 377 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,542 | 1,344 |
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| Without rent one person | 333 | 288 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,127 | 655 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 524.92 | 124.55 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 638.31 | 260.1 |
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| Food person | 272 | 230 |
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| Food family | 677 | 465 |
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| Transport person | 34.91 | 36.4 |
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| Transport family | 102.44 | 92.11 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.79 years | 82.23 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Samar (Philippines) | Zamboanguita |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.94 | 3.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.36 | 10.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.47 | 2.53 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 | 0.85 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.59 | 1.81 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.86 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Samar (Philippines) | Zamboanguita |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 659.18 | 63.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 371.95 | 49.39 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 862.98 | 213.57 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 541.78 | 227.05 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.31 | 59.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.56 | 84.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.92 | 37.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Samar (Philippines) | Zamboanguita |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.79 | 7.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,368 | 2,394 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 389 | 1,144 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.59 | 0.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.96% | 22.69% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.35 | 3.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 1.23 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Samar (Philippines) | Zamboanguita |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 | 1.49 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.04 | 0.97 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.35 | 1.76 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.24 | 5.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.88 | 3.79 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.18 | 5.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 1.93 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.73 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Samar (Philippines) | Zamboanguita |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 55.45 | 20.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.86 | 5.33 |
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| Doctors visit | 7.05 | 11.06 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.44 | 3.59 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.73 | 15.1 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 59.88 | 37.39 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 554.64 | 55.93 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,711 | 2,433 |
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