Cost of living
Western Visayas compared to Balangkayan
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Overview comparison
Western VisayasBalangkayan
Consumer prices in Western Visayas are roughly 9% higher than in Balangkayan.
Cost of living
| Item | Western Visayas | Balangkayan |
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| Total with rent one person | 389 | 395 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,023 | 1,349 |
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| Without rent one person | 330 | 275 |
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| Without rent one family | 763 | 887 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 153.68 | 132.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 311.36 | 306.01 |
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| Food person | 201 | 247 |
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| Food family | 446 | 451 |
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| Transport person | 36.97 | 34 |
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| Transport family | 90.92 | 91.58 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.74 years | 77.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Visayas | Balangkayan |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.58 | 3.99 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 9.33 | 8.54 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.75 | 3.01 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 | 0.9 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.14 | 1.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.35 | 0.38 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Visayas | Balangkayan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 56.9 | 54.51 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 46.97 | 39.59 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 214.38 | 246.73 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 239.02 | 233.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.6 | 49.32 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 94.23 | 95.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.97 | 34.39 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Visayas | Balangkayan |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.33 | 7.76 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,597 | 2,028 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,390 | 1,120 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 0.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.86% | 22.65% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.53 | 3.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 1.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Visayas | Balangkayan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 | 1.51 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.06 | 1.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.75 | 1.62 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.73 | 5.49 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.37 | 3.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.31 | 5.57 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 1.45 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 | 0.63 |
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Other
| Item | Western Visayas | Balangkayan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.37 | 19.01 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.04 | 4.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.79 | 10.63 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.65 | 3.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 15.08 | 17.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 39.22 | 40.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 49.13 | 69.27 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,527 | 2,132 |
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