Cost of living
San Francisco (Philippines) compared to South Cotabato
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Overview comparison
San Francisco (Philippines)South Cotabato
Consumer prices in South Cotabato are roughly 18% higher than in San Francisco (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | San Francisco (Philippines) | South Cotabato |
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| Total with rent one person | 500 | 616 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,343 | 1,541 |
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| Without rent one person | 325 | 291 |
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| Without rent one family | 648 | 764 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 131.66 | 324.98 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 357.87 | 360.06 |
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| Food person | 217 | 223 |
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| Food family | 527 | 519 |
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| Transport person | 31.76 | 35.78 |
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| Transport family | 74.84 | 94.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.37 years | 82.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Francisco (Philippines) | South Cotabato |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.01 | 3.5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.13 | 25.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.75 | 3.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 | 1.01 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.39 | 2.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.35 | 0.57 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Francisco (Philippines) | South Cotabato |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 54.52 | 274.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 44.89 | 164.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 193.16 | 379.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 196.14 | 343.32 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.64 | 70.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.44 | 85.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.27 | 26.55 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Francisco (Philippines) | South Cotabato |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.12 | 7.16 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,958 | 2,180 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,369 | 1,643 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.24 | 0.53 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.49% | 7.43% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.35 | 2.4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Francisco (Philippines) | South Cotabato |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 | 2.36 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.98 | 1.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.63 | 1.58 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.41 | 7.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.06 | 3.66 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.47 | 5.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.77 | 0.89 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 | 0.52 |
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Other
| Item | San Francisco (Philippines) | South Cotabato |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.85 | 26.45 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.75 | 5.41 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.01 | 14.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.37 | 3.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.73 | 17.33 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 52.16 | 61.38 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 69.28 | 136.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,488 | 2,794 |
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