Cost of living
San Mateo compared to Manila
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Overview comparison
San MateoManila
Consumer prices in Manila are roughly 68% higher than in San Mateo.
Cost of living
| Item | San Mateo | Manila |
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| Total with rent one person | 504 | 960 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,242 | 2,528 |
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| Without rent one person | 323 | 384 |
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| Without rent one family | 846 | 1,158 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 129.91 | 360.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 337.47 | 1,148.05 |
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| Food person | 224 | 241 |
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| Food family | 513 | 680 |
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| Transport person | 31.28 | 54.59 |
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| Transport family | 68.18 | 156.74 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.38 years | 77.08 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Mateo | Manila |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.76 | 4.19 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.49 | 30.54 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.81 | 4.19 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 | 2.08 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.26 | 3.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 1.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Mateo | Manila |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 52.02 | 464.66 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 38.98 | 236.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 199.59 | 1,294.63 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 233.37 | 896.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.09 | 86.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.31 | 115.24 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.64 | 35.32 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Mateo | Manila |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.99 | 8.25 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,065 | 3,158 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,135 | 3,152 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 | 0.72 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.53% | 12.8% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.32 | 3.67 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 1.23 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Mateo | Manila |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 | 2.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.89 | 1.51 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.55 | 2.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.43 | 8.61 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.83 | 4.5 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.53 | 7.9 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.81 | 1.86 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 | 0.65 |
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Other
| Item | San Mateo | Manila |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.07 | 48.87 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.78 | 9.22 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.59 | 19.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.83 | 5.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.71 | 32.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 41.78 | 73.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 49.86 | 427.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,029 | 13,313 |
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