Cost of living
Real compared to Western Visayas
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Overview comparison
RealWestern Visayas
Consumer prices in Western Visayas are roughly 10% higher than in Real.
Cost of living
| Item | Real | Western Visayas |
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| Total with rent one person | 409 | 389 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,196 | 1,023 |
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| Without rent one person | 268 | 330 |
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| Without rent one family | 871 | 763 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 153.52 | 153.68 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 294.12 | 311.36 |
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| Food person | 221 | 201 |
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| Food family | 627 | 446 |
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| Transport person | 37.37 | 36.97 |
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| Transport family | 92.95 | 90.92 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.24 years | 68.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Real | Western Visayas |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.7 | 3.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.08 | 9.33 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.71 | 2.75 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 | 1.09 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.62 | 2.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.35 | 0.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Real | Western Visayas |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 60.1 | 56.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 43.3 | 46.97 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 188.41 | 214.38 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 213.13 | 239.02 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.06 | 57.6 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.78 | 94.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.25 | 30.97 |
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Transportation
| Item | Real | Western Visayas |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.58 | 8.33 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,906 | 2,597 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,485 | 1,390 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.97% | 25.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.95 | 2.53 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.05 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Real | Western Visayas |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 1.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.17 | 1.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.11 | 1.75 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.68 | 5.73 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.84 | 4.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.67 | 6.31 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.91 | 1.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 | 0.77 |
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Other
| Item | Real | Western Visayas |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.67 | 17.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.95 | 4.04 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.51 | 14.79 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.78 | 3.65 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.45 | 15.08 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 40.76 | 39.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 61.16 | 49.13 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,902 | 2,527 |
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