Cost of living
South Cotabato compared to Northern Samar (Philippines)
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Overview comparison
South CotabatoNorthern Samar (Philippines)
Consumer prices in Northern Samar (Philippines) are roughly 40% higher than in South Cotabato.
Cost of living
| Item | South Cotabato | Northern Samar (Philippines) |
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| Total with rent one person | 616 | 876 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,541 | 1,542 |
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| Without rent one person | 291 | 333 |
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| Without rent one family | 764 | 1,127 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 324.98 | 524.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 360.06 | 638.31 |
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| Food person | 223 | 272 |
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| Food family | 519 | 677 |
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| Transport person | 35.78 | 34.91 |
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| Transport family | 94.94 | 102.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.5 years | 74.79 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Cotabato | Northern Samar (Philippines) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.5 | 1.94 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.72 | 23.36 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.5 | 4.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 | 1.35 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.69 | 2.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.57 | 0.86 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Cotabato | Northern Samar (Philippines) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 274.25 | 659.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 164.51 | 371.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 379.84 | 862.98 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 343.32 | 541.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 70.31 | 22.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.22 | 33.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.55 | 35.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Cotabato | Northern Samar (Philippines) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.16 | 9.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,180 | 1,368 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,643 | 389 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.53 | 0.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.43% | 8.96% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.4 | 8.35 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.96 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Cotabato | Northern Samar (Philippines) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.36 | 2.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.28 | 1.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.58 | 1.35 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.04 | 14.24 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.66 | 5.88 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.76 | 13.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.89 | 1.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | South Cotabato | Northern Samar (Philippines) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.45 | 55.45 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.41 | 4.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.98 | 7.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.51 | 1.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.33 | 56.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 61.38 | 59.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 136.77 | 554.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,794 | 10,711 |
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