Cost of living
San Carlos (Philippines) compared to Eastern Samar
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Overview comparison
San Carlos (Philippines)Eastern Samar
Consumer prices in Eastern Samar are roughly 32% higher than in San Carlos (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | San Carlos (Philippines) | Eastern Samar |
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| Total with rent one person | 504 | 582 |
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| Total with rent family | 982 | 1,725 |
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| Without rent one person | 297 | 319 |
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| Without rent one family | 684 | 1,000 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 117.85 | 318.63 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 304.56 | 810.89 |
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| Food person | 246 | 272 |
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| Food family | 534 | 574 |
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| Transport person | 35.67 | 49.22 |
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| Transport family | 67.68 | 167.8 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.15 years | 68.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Carlos (Philippines) | Eastern Samar |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.27 | 4.18 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.9 | 21.24 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.95 | 2.8 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 | 1.04 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.45 | 2.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.36 | 0.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Carlos (Philippines) | Eastern Samar |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 64.3 | 393.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 47.37 | 125.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 279.76 | 838.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 225.11 | 582.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.56 | 126.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.12 | 180.61 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.85 | 33.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Carlos (Philippines) | Eastern Samar |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.4 | 8.16 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,774 | 2,063 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,032 | 1,208 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 | 0.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.42% | 16.58% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.47 | 2.91 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 1.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Carlos (Philippines) | Eastern Samar |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 | 1.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.24 | 1.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.58 | 2.01 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.99 | 6.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.23 | 4.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.34 | 7.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 | 1.44 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | San Carlos (Philippines) | Eastern Samar |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.8 | 34.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.89 | 5.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.91 | 17.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.64 | 5.04 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.83 | 22.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 44.3 | 104.7 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 65.77 | 145.37 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,745 | 1,969 |
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