Cost of living
Philippines compared to Sao Tome and Principe
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Overview comparison
PhilippinesSao Tome and Principe
Consumer prices in Philippines are roughly 16% higher than in Sao Tome and Principe.
Cost of living
| Item | Philippines | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Total with rent one person | 669 | 842 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,805 | 2,614 |
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| Without rent one person | 278 | 690 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,074 | 1,794 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 326.85 | 227.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 604.19 | 675.07 |
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| Food person | 251 | 511 |
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| Food family | 602 | 1,247 |
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| Transport person | 28.78 | 42.34 |
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| Transport family | 93.8 | 115.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.51 years | 76.75 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Philippines | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.36 | 21.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.75 | 40.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.11 | 8.38 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 | 1.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.24 | 1.88 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.6 | 2.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Philippines | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 291.58 | 291.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 146.3 | 211.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 796.71 | 532.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 422.54 | 506.62 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.45 | 39.62 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.17 | 57.93 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.48 | 24.94 |
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Transportation
| Item | Philippines | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.45 | 6.73 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,351 | 1,322 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,195 | 269 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 | 1.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.45% | 54.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.16 | 7.04 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Philippines | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 | 1.1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.37 | 1.03 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.63 | 3.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.79 | 16.88 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.42 | 11.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.19 | 27.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.21 | 1.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Philippines | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.73 | 31.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.31 | 19.56 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.69 | 19.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.35 | 4.53 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.15 | 35.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.27 | 63.64 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 146.61 | 118.82 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,638 | 3,893 |
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