Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Philippines instead of American Samoa, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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American Samoa
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Philippines
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$3.60
₱203.23
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$3.18
₱179.49
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.73
₱41.24
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.40
₱22.58
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
American Samoa
|
Philippines
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.17
₱65.97
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.38
₱190.77
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$6.61
₱373.84
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$1.92
₱108.60
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.82
₱102.98
|
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.33
₱75.32
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.64
₱36.13
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.14
₱64.58
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.67
₱38.08
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.97
₱54.99
|
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.21
₱68.25
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
American Samoa
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.22
₱238.69
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$11.49
₱649.46
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$26,375.77
₱1,490,626.52
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$2.70
₱152.53
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
American Samoa
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$29.28
₱1,654.92
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$242.58
₱13,709.67
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$157.31
₱8,890.55
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$81.80
₱4,623.21
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
American Samoa
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$165.07
₱9,329.17
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$5,295.45
₱299,272.14
|
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
American Samoa
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.23
₱69.54
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.19
₱123.62
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.57
₱144.98
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$29.66
₱1,676.04
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$5.28
₱298.41
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
American Samoa
|
Philippines
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$35.44
₱2,002.79
|
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$22.98
₱1,298.78
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$64.92
₱3,668.68
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$60.53
₱3,420.86
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