Cost of living
Western Samar compared to Dauin
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Overview comparison
Western SamarDauin
Consumer prices in Western Samar are roughly 38% higher than in Dauin.
Cost of living
| Item | Western Samar | Dauin |
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| Total with rent one person | 736 | 495 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,417 | 1,044 |
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| Without rent one person | 432 | 274 |
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| Without rent one family | 893 | 865 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 318.03 | 142 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 653.36 | 319.53 |
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| Food person | 286 | 189 |
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| Food family | 568 | 472 |
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| Transport person | 42.96 | 30.5 |
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| Transport family | 99.66 | 97.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.6 years | 85.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Samar | Dauin |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.07 | 3.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.33 | 10.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.87 | 2.67 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 | 1.09 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.21 | 2.6 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.8 | 0.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Samar | Dauin |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 337.76 | 47.66 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 199.5 | 56.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 730.33 | 239.19 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 439.21 | 221.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.62 | 42.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.8 | 83.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.64 | 32.76 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Samar | Dauin |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.15 | 6.84 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,989 | 2,148 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,418 | 1,209 |
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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% | 21.31% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.38 | 2.53 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.37 | 1.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Samar | Dauin |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.99 | 1.87 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.15 | 0.97 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.21 | 1.47 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.3 | 5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.51 | 4.88 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.07 | 6.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 1.93 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | Western Samar | Dauin |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.32 | 18.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.26 | 4.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.84 | 13.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.18 | 3.01 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.7 | 19.67 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 61.77 | 42.53 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 307.69 | 69.58 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,340 | 2,311 |
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