Cost of living
Sorsogon compared to Ilocos Sur
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Overview comparison
SorsogonIlocos Sur
Consumer prices in Ilocos Sur are roughly 38% higher than in Sorsogon.
Cost of living
| Item | Sorsogon | Ilocos Sur |
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| Total with rent one person | 374 | 873 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,310 | 1,848 |
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| Without rent one person | 285 | 365 |
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| Without rent one family | 707 | 962 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 121.18 | 296.03 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 279.55 | 539.95 |
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| Food person | 242 | 283 |
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| Food family | 481 | 670 |
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| Transport person | 32.6 | 31.02 |
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| Transport family | 96.83 | 113.19 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.28 years | 81.87 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sorsogon | Ilocos Sur |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.29 | 4.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.18 | 20.51 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.65 | 3.55 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 | 1.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.3 | 2.47 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.44 | 0.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sorsogon | Ilocos Sur |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 49.63 | 461.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 55.35 | 194.03 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 220.02 | 664.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 217.87 | 447.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 61.95 | 61.41 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 94.96 | 92.88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.29 | 40.61 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sorsogon | Ilocos Sur |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.03 | 7.61 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,557 | 3,533 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,037 | 1,107 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.21 | 0.29 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.92% | 15.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.28 | 2.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sorsogon | Ilocos Sur |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 | 2.21 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.9 | 1.16 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.96 | 2.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.14 | 10.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.93 | 6.31 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.08 | 8.1 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.97 | 1.31 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 | 0.59 |
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Other
| Item | Sorsogon | Ilocos Sur |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.23 | 29.87 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.26 | 6.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.05 | 16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.22 | 2.99 |
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| Brand Jeans | 15.47 | 49.13 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 41.59 | 76.51 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 50.59 | 307.9 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,051 | 3,863 |
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