Cost of living
Santa Elena (Philippines) compared to Paranaque
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Overview comparison
Santa Elena (Philippines)Paranaque
Consumer prices in Paranaque are roughly 33% higher than in Santa Elena (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Santa Elena (Philippines) | Paranaque |
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| Total with rent one person | 416 | 635 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,048 | 1,954 |
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| Without rent one person | 285 | 274 |
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| Without rent one family | 657 | 1,194 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 151.13 | 300.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 310.54 | 822.75 |
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| Food person | 172 | 288 |
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| Food family | 627 | 772 |
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| Transport person | 34.86 | 32.22 |
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| Transport family | 69.39 | 72.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.8 years | 82.87 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santa Elena (Philippines) | Paranaque |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.84 | 3.38 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.45 | 22.81 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.59 | 2.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.78 | 1.09 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.89 | 2.85 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.44 | 0.92 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santa Elena (Philippines) | Paranaque |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 56.24 | 239.1 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 49.6 | 150.69 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 263.74 | 827.71 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 162.58 | 422.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.76 | 73.59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.76 | 157.85 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.06 | 29.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santa Elena (Philippines) | Paranaque |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.49 | 6.74 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,580 | 1,859 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,452 | 1,050 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.64% | 11.14% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.17 | 3.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.01 | 1.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santa Elena (Philippines) | Paranaque |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 | 1.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.17 | 1.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.03 | 2.27 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.86 | 6.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.03 | 3.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.52 | 6.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.67 | 1.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 | 0.48 |
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Other
| Item | Santa Elena (Philippines) | Paranaque |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.71 | 45.45 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.37 | 6.57 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.21 | 14.77 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.09 | 4.42 |
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| Brand Jeans | 14.16 | 33.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50.82 | 85.42 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 51.63 | 166.4 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,002 | 5,071 |
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