Cost of living
Romblon compared to Bicol
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Overview comparison
RomblonBicol
Consumer prices in Bicol are roughly 12% higher than in Romblon.
Cost of living
| Item | Romblon | Bicol |
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| Total with rent one person | 374 | 553 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,176 | 1,372 |
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| Without rent one person | 321 | 251 |
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| Without rent one family | 806 | 909 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 112.64 | 292.88 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 328.81 | 489.02 |
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| Food person | 230 | 214 |
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| Food family | 614 | 525 |
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| Transport person | 30.93 | 29.38 |
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| Transport family | 68.73 | 89.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.5 years | 67.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Romblon | Bicol |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.7 | 2.21 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.1 | 20.4 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.1 | 2.39 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 | 0.83 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.48 | 1.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.4 | 0.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Romblon | Bicol |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 51.7 | 185.09 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 47.32 | 73.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 269.11 | 510.83 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 230.03 | 232.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.41 | 106.37 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96 | 203.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.7 | 35.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Romblon | Bicol |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.18 | 8.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,025 | 2,535 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,486 | 1,619 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 0.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.54% | 18.69% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.31 | 2.43 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Romblon | Bicol |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.76 | 1.55 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.13 | 1.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.66 | 1.85 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.61 | 5.25 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.74 | 4.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.17 | 6.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.58 | 1.93 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.71 |
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Other
| Item | Romblon | Bicol |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.05 | 25.03 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.15 | 4.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.99 | 15.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.24 | 3.68 |
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| Brand Jeans | 15.9 | 16.64 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 42.74 | 64.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 62.26 | 64.85 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,794 | 1,273 |
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