Cost of living
San Fernando (Philippines) compared to Sulu
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Overview comparison
San Fernando (Philippines)Sulu
Consumer prices in Sulu are roughly 10% higher than in San Fernando (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | San Fernando (Philippines) | Sulu |
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| Total with rent one person | 544 | 607 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,518 | 1,409 |
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| Without rent one person | 401 | 305 |
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| Without rent one family | 960 | 961 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 261.74 | 424.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 476.87 | 475.31 |
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| Food person | 341 | 244 |
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| Food family | 705 | 751 |
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| Transport person | 33.29 | 35.12 |
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| Transport family | 105.17 | 121.37 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.91 years | 81.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Fernando (Philippines) | Sulu |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.29 | 4.95 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.84 | 19.67 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.14 | 3.53 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 | 1.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.78 | 2.38 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.54 | 0.93 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Fernando (Philippines) | Sulu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 142.42 | 409.3 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 94.13 | 191.12 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 270.52 | 517.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 181.54 | 477.68 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.34 | 74.37 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 163.81 | 126.71 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.22 | 40.04 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Fernando (Philippines) | Sulu |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.19 | 8.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,137 | 3,564 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 698 | 1,240 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.19% | 14.01% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.44 | 2.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 1.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Fernando (Philippines) | Sulu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.73 | 1.77 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2 | 1.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.97 | 2.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.8 | 7.67 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.63 | 6.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.26 | 5.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.13 | 1.59 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | San Fernando (Philippines) | Sulu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 13.27 | 29.54 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.41 | 6.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.41 | 16.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.41 | 3.01 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.38 | 40.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 37.65 | 81.2 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 482.7 | 317.3 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,499 | 4,083 |
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