Cost of living
Santa Monica (Philippines) compared to Manucan
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Overview comparison
Santa Monica (Philippines)Manucan
Consumer prices in Santa Monica (Philippines) are roughly 5% higher than in Manucan.
Cost of living
| Item | Santa Monica (Philippines) | Manucan |
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| Total with rent one person | 508 | 356 |
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| Total with rent family | 997 | 1,023 |
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| Without rent one person | 244 | 281 |
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| Without rent one family | 696 | 850 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 111.16 | 109.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 309.15 | 293.35 |
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| Food person | 224 | 248 |
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| Food family | 547 | 471 |
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| Transport person | 25.76 | 27.61 |
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| Transport family | 77.81 | 80.04 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.13 years | 74.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santa Monica (Philippines) | Manucan |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.35 | 2.99 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.64 | 9.29 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.09 | 2.88 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 | 1.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.07 | 2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.44 | 0.32 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santa Monica (Philippines) | Manucan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 57.46 | 46.54 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 42.44 | 41.56 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 238.86 | 277.6 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 218.49 | 199.15 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.76 | 62.82 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.15 | 91.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.53 | 33.99 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santa Monica (Philippines) | Manucan |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.09 | 8.3 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,092 | 1,813 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,367 | 1,277 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.22 | 0.2 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.03% | 29.1% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.26 | 2.92 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 0.85 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santa Monica (Philippines) | Manucan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 | 1.45 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.93 | 1.03 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.88 | 1.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.05 | 5.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.39 | 4.95 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.24 | 5.92 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.76 | 1.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 | 0.84 |
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Other
| Item | Santa Monica (Philippines) | Manucan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.56 | 17.4 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.28 | 4.99 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.96 | 12.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3 | 3.16 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.98 | 20.67 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 43.83 | 40.55 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 58.85 | 56.52 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,090 | 1,939 |
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