Cost of living
Santa Rosa (Philippines) compared to General Santos
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Overview comparison
Santa Rosa (Philippines)General Santos
Consumer prices in Santa Rosa (Philippines) are roughly 45% higher than in General Santos.
Cost of living
| Item | Santa Rosa (Philippines) | General Santos |
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| Total with rent one person | 691 | 369 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,520 | 1,043 |
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| Without rent one person | 356 | 298 |
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| Without rent one family | 846 | 800 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 356.37 | 180.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 484.25 | 386.08 |
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| Food person | 222 | 184 |
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| Food family | 705 | 465 |
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| Transport person | 29.44 | 22.86 |
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| Transport family | 59.38 | 88.45 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.29 years | 71.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santa Rosa (Philippines) | General Santos |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.63 | 4.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.35 | 24.91 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.09 | 2.68 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 | 1.26 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.49 | 2.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santa Rosa (Philippines) | General Santos |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 362.72 | 117.3 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 319.4 | 96.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 448.08 | 388.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 373.18 | 215.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.53 | 38.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.92 | 75.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.04 | 30.53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santa Rosa (Philippines) | General Santos |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.84 | 6.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,570 | 628 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 983 | 372 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.48 | 0.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.28% | 10.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.99 | 2.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.21 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santa Rosa (Philippines) | General Santos |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 | 1.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.35 | 1.07 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.95 | 1.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.26 | 4.78 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.86 | 2.46 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.1 | 5.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.06 | 0.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Santa Rosa (Philippines) | General Santos |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.7 | 15.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.49 | 2.7 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.42 | 11.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.8 | 2.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.43 | 52.66 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 101.36 | 62 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 127.18 | 66.99 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,798 | 1,203 |
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