Cost of living
San Mateo compared to Cuenca, Batangas
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Overview comparison
San MateoCuenca, Batangas
Consumer prices in Cuenca, Batangas are roughly 17% higher than in San Mateo.
Cost of living
| Item | San Mateo | Cuenca, Batangas |
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| Total with rent one person | 504 | 601 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,242 | 1,678 |
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| Without rent one person | 323 | 305 |
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| Without rent one family | 846 | 842 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 129.91 | 234.56 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 337.47 | 514.91 |
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| Food person | 224 | 193 |
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| Food family | 513 | 484 |
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| Transport person | 31.28 | 25.47 |
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| Transport family | 68.18 | 79.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.38 years | 69.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Mateo | Cuenca, Batangas |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.76 | 2.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.49 | 24.62 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.81 | 2.21 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 | 0.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.26 | 1.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.93 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Mateo | Cuenca, Batangas |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 52.02 | 214.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 38.98 | 78.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 199.59 | 688.11 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 233.37 | 246.49 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.09 | 136.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.31 | 164.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.64 | 31.12 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Mateo | Cuenca, Batangas |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.99 | 8.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,065 | 2,629 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,135 | 1,500 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 | 0.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.53% | 15.28% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.32 | 3.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 0.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Mateo | Cuenca, Batangas |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 | 1.64 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.89 | 1.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.55 | 1.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.43 | 4.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.83 | 4.7 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.53 | 6.6 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.81 | 1.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 | 0.79 |
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Other
| Item | San Mateo | Cuenca, Batangas |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.07 | 23.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.78 | 4.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.59 | 11.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.83 | 3.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.71 | 19.13 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 41.78 | 59.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 49.86 | 61.24 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,029 | 1,457 |
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