Cost of living
Western Samar compared to Binalbagan
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Overview comparison
Western SamarBinalbagan
Consumer prices in Western Samar are roughly 38% higher than in Binalbagan.
Cost of living
| Item | Western Samar | Binalbagan |
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| Total with rent one person | 736 | 438 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,417 | 912 |
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| Without rent one person | 432 | 253 |
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| Without rent one family | 893 | 880 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 318.03 | 139.31 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 653.36 | 273.85 |
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| Food person | 286 | 254 |
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| Food family | 568 | 454 |
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| Transport person | 42.96 | 27.77 |
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| Transport family | 99.66 | 79.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.6 years | 75.65 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Samar | Binalbagan |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.07 | 3.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.33 | 9.05 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.87 | 3.12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 | 1.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.21 | 2.4 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.8 | 0.38 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Samar | Binalbagan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 337.76 | 57.22 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 199.5 | 56.67 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 730.33 | 198.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 439.21 | 234.42 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.62 | 45.51 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.8 | 76.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.64 | 36.23 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Samar | Binalbagan |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.15 | 8.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,989 | 2,139 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,418 | 1,316 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.25 | 0.2 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.15% | 30.37% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.38 | 2.5 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.37 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Samar | Binalbagan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.99 | 1.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.15 | 1.3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.21 | 2.05 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.3 | 5.35 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.51 | 3.84 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.07 | 6.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 1.54 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.71 |
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Other
| Item | Western Samar | Binalbagan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.32 | 16.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.26 | 5.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.84 | 13.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.18 | 2.76 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.7 | 18.68 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 61.77 | 47.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 307.69 | 52.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,340 | 2,277 |
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