Cost of living
Western Samar compared to La Paz, Abra
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Overview comparison
Western SamarLa Paz, Abra
Consumer prices in La Paz, Abra are roughly 25% higher than in Western Samar.
Cost of living
| Item | Western Samar | La Paz, Abra |
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| Total with rent one person | 736 | 454 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,417 | 1,394 |
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| Without rent one person | 432 | 256 |
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| Without rent one family | 893 | 972 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 318.03 | 158.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 653.36 | 355.63 |
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| Food person | 286 | 190 |
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| Food family | 568 | 557 |
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| Transport person | 42.96 | 18.64 |
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| Transport family | 99.66 | 52.49 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.6 years | 68.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Samar | La Paz, Abra |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.07 | 2.62 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.33 | 12.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.87 | 3.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 | 1.12 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.21 | 2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.8 | 0.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Samar | La Paz, Abra |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 337.76 | 116.74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 199.5 | 84.12 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 730.33 | 248.73 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 439.21 | 179.59 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.62 | 59.39 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.8 | 86.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.64 | 36.69 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Samar | La Paz, Abra |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.15 | 6.49 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,989 | 409 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,418 | 315 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.25 | 0.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.15% | 6.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.38 | 2.75 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.37 | 1.27 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Samar | La Paz, Abra |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.99 | 1.51 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.15 | 1.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.21 | 2.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.3 | 8.06 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.51 | 2.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.07 | 5.87 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 1.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Western Samar | La Paz, Abra |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.32 | 37.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.26 | 5.28 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.84 | 12.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.18 | 3.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.7 | 47.22 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 61.77 | 53.35 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 307.69 | 205.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,340 | 16,253 |
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