Cost of living
Tawi-Tawi compared to San Carlos (Philippines)
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Overview comparison
Tawi-TawiSan Carlos (Philippines)
Consumer prices in Tawi-Tawi are roughly 49% higher than in San Carlos (Philippines).
Cost of living
| Item | Tawi-Tawi | San Carlos (Philippines) |
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| Total with rent one person | 610 | 504 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,549 | 982 |
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| Without rent one person | 376 | 297 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,158 | 684 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 320.61 | 117.85 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 470.23 | 304.56 |
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| Food person | 309 | 246 |
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| Food family | 563 | 534 |
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| Transport person | 34.27 | 35.67 |
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| Transport family | 108.37 | 67.68 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.11 years | 69.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Tawi-Tawi | San Carlos (Philippines) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.07 | 3.27 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.95 | 9.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.74 | 2.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 | 1.14 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.78 | 2.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.89 | 0.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Tawi-Tawi | San Carlos (Philippines) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 443.53 | 64.3 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 213.74 | 47.37 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 650.54 | 279.76 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 417.28 | 225.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.26 | 54.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.88 | 79.12 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.56 | 28.85 |
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Transportation
| Item | Tawi-Tawi | San Carlos (Philippines) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.42 | 9.4 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,248 | 1,774 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,461 | 1,032 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 0.23 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.27% | 29.42% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.25 | 2.47 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.27 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Tawi-Tawi | San Carlos (Philippines) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.91 | 1.53 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.25 | 1.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.2 | 1.58 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.48 | 5.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.84 | 4.23 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.91 | 6.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.68 | 1.62 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.6 |
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Other
| Item | Tawi-Tawi | San Carlos (Philippines) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.26 | 18.8 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.22 | 3.89 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.69 | 12.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.9 | 2.64 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.67 | 17.83 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.86 | 44.3 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 231.09 | 65.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,060 | 1,745 |
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