Cost of living
Salaman compared to Metro Manila
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Overview comparison
SalamanMetro Manila
Consumer prices in Metro Manila are roughly 13% higher than in Salaman.
Cost of living
| Item | Salaman | Metro Manila |
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| Total with rent one person | 482 | 670 |
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| Total with rent family | 955 | 1,649 |
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| Without rent one person | 323 | 417 |
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| Without rent one family | 905 | 1,196 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 150.51 | 313.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 294.64 | 652.94 |
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| Food person | 224 | 317 |
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| Food family | 593 | 734 |
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| Transport person | 34.14 | 53 |
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| Transport family | 75.43 | 133.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.68 years | 68.42 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Salaman | Metro Manila |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.53 | 3.39 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 8.52 | 20.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.69 | 2.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.85 | 1.39 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.91 | 1.95 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.34 | 1.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Salaman | Metro Manila |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 54.69 | 292.52 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 55.24 | 159.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 227.73 | 733.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 168.22 | 486.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 56.03 | 97.01 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.3 | 148.72 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.99 | 44.6 |
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Transportation
| Item | Salaman | Metro Manila |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.39 | 7.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,153 | 1,559 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,463 | 1,078 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.21 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.28% | 14.33% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.78 | 3.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.05 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Salaman | Metro Manila |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.06 | 1.58 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.92 | 1.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.85 | 2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.71 | 7.05 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.77 | 4.51 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.42 | 6.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.72 | 1.54 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Salaman | Metro Manila |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.91 | 37.04 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.82 | 7.99 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.6 | 18.63 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.21 | 6.43 |
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| Brand Jeans | 15.6 | 24.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 36.63 | 83.35 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 71.85 | 174.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,252 | 1,770 |
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