Cost of living
San Juan (Philippines) compared to Basilan
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Overview comparison
San Juan (Philippines)Basilan
Consumer prices in Basilan are roughly 32% higher than in San Juan (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | San Juan (Philippines) | Basilan |
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| Total with rent one person | 474 | 795 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,309 | 1,634 |
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| Without rent one person | 329 | 304 |
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| Without rent one family | 908 | 902 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 157.09 | 370.54 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 327.48 | 496.43 |
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| Food person | 213 | 277 |
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| Food family | 477 | 556 |
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| Transport person | 27.7 | 39.2 |
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| Transport family | 87.72 | 112.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 58.5 years | 75.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Juan (Philippines) | Basilan |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.78 | 5.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.2 | 19.8 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.95 | 3.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 | 1.07 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.77 | 2.76 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.41 | 0.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Juan (Philippines) | Basilan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 50.09 | 341.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 51.71 | 195.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 243.89 | 652.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 223.56 | 444.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.02 | 53.7 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.05 | 87.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.11 | 38.93 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Juan (Philippines) | Basilan |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.12 | 7.98 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,282 | 3,043 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,336 | 1,099 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 | 0.22 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.53% | 15.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.31 | 3.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Juan (Philippines) | Basilan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2 | 1.66 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.19 | 1.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.96 | 2.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.67 | 7.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.88 | 5.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.33 | 7.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.97 | 1.77 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | San Juan (Philippines) | Basilan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.44 | 24.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.62 | 5.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.27 | 14.15 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.12 | 4.15 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.7 | 50.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 39.81 | 81.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 52.39 | 261.04 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,138 | 4,203 |
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