Cost of living
Palawan compared to Lapu-Lapu
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Overview comparison
PalawanLapu-Lapu
Consumer prices in Palawan are roughly 29% higher than in Lapu-Lapu.
Cost of living
| Item | Palawan | Lapu-Lapu |
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| Total with rent one person | 650 | 672 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,312 | 1,827 |
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| Without rent one person | 269 | 340 |
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| Without rent one family | 991 | 1,053 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 330.99 | 250.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 398.86 | 526.4 |
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| Food person | 214 | 246 |
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| Food family | 519 | 718 |
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| Transport person | 28.19 | 33.27 |
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| Transport family | 97.01 | 66.01 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.55 years | 65.62 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Palawan | Lapu-Lapu |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.59 | 4.95 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.74 | 19.82 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.14 | 4.21 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 | 1.48 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.44 | 3.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.74 | 0.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Palawan | Lapu-Lapu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 265.98 | 254.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 202.4 | 168.11 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 409.44 | 580.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 266.09 | 498.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 77.22 | 66.22 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 92.87 | 126.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.32 | 33.47 |
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Transportation
| Item | Palawan | Lapu-Lapu |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.48 | 6.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,241 | 677 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,573 | 437 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.78% | 12.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.33 | 2.53 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.35 | 1.38 |
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Groceries
| Item | Palawan | Lapu-Lapu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.03 | 1.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.31 | 1.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.22 | 2.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.08 | 9.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.13 | 4.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.26 | 4.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.19 | 1.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.61 |
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Other
| Item | Palawan | Lapu-Lapu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.28 | 38.42 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.97 | 4.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.49 | 12.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.26 | 4.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.71 | 39.05 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 58.96 | 86.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 131.36 | 109.57 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,508 | 1,581 |
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