Cost of living
Paranaque compared to Cebu
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Overview comparison
ParanaqueCebu
Consumer prices in Cebu are roughly 2% higher than in Paranaque.
Cost of living
| Item | Paranaque | Cebu |
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| Total with rent one person | 635 | 779 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,954 | 1,365 |
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| Without rent one person | 274 | 320 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,194 | 1,117 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 300.43 | 312.6 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 822.75 | 532.59 |
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| Food person | 288 | 320 |
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| Food family | 772 | 635 |
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| Transport person | 32.22 | 41.83 |
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| Transport family | 72.25 | 108.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.87 years | 85.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Paranaque | Cebu |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.38 | 4.76 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.81 | 15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.72 | 4.12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 | 1.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.85 | 2.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.92 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Paranaque | Cebu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 239.1 | 363.49 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 150.69 | 197.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 827.71 | 653.59 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 422.39 | 382.5 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.59 | 65.3 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 157.85 | 107.99 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.4 | 28.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Paranaque | Cebu |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.74 | 6.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,859 | 3,990 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,050 | 1,413 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 0.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.14% | 14.69% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.12 | 3.22 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.31 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Paranaque | Cebu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.92 | 1.73 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.44 | 1.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.27 | 2.21 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.21 | 10.85 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.85 | 6.02 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.64 | 6.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Paranaque | Cebu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.45 | 28.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.57 | 6.34 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.77 | 12.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.42 | 3.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.16 | 46.52 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.42 | 79.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 166.4 | 246.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,071 | 3,152 |
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