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Sanski Most vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary

Sanski Most is 12.8% more expensive than Manila.

Restaurants: pay 64.5% more in Sanski Most
Groceries: pay 26.8% less in Sanski Most
Transportation: pay 2.3 times more in Sanski Most
Housing: pay 31.0% less in Sanski Most
Childcare: pay 52.3% less in Sanski Most
Entertainment and Sports: pay 18.0% less in Sanski Most
Clothing: pay 24.2% more in Sanski Most

The cost of transportation, restaurants, and clothing in Sanski Most are more expensive than in Manila. Expenses including childcare, housing, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Sanski Most. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Sanski Most.

Sanski Most vs. Manila Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Sanski Most instead of Manila, you would:

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pay 64.5% more for restaurants

	Manila	Sanski Most
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.02 ₱355.03	$5.70 BAM9.58	-5.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.30 ₱253.60	$6.00 BAM10.08	+39.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.97 ₱57.27	$1.80 BAM3.02	+85.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.50 ₱29.69	$1.20 BAM2.02	+138.4%
Average			+64.5%

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pay 26.8% less for groceries

	Manila	Sanski Most
Bread 1 loaf	$1.33 ₱78.64	$1.20 BAM2.02	-10.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.28 ₱252.12	$4.00 BAM6.72	-6.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.32 ₱431.63	$4.72 BAM7.92	-35.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.21 ₱130.51	$2.28 BAM3.83	+3.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.28 ₱134.63	$3.39 BAM5.70	+48.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.52 ₱89.37	$0.58 BAM0.97	-61.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.82 ₱48.49	$0.82 BAM1.37	-0.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.64 ₱96.51	$0.68 BAM1.14	-58.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.02 ₱60.36	$0.54 BAM0.91	-46.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.17 ₱68.98	$0.32 BAM0.53	-72.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.37 ₱81.04	$0.64 BAM1.07	-53.8%
Average			-26.8%

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pay 2.3 times more for transportation

	Manila	Sanski Most
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.18 ₱246.46	$5.67 BAM9.52	+35.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$13.76 ₱811.51	$39.02 BAM65.53	+183.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$25,288.58 ₱1,491,141.28	$37,522.53 BAM63,011.69	+48.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.92 ₱172.44	$10.21 BAM17.14	+249.0%
Average			+129.1%

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pay 31.0% less for housing

	Manila	Sanski Most
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$27.10 ₱1,598.07	$21.01 BAM35.29	-22.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$512.96 ₱30,246.98	$160.10 BAM268.85	-68.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$251.74 ₱14,843.72	$110.07 BAM184.83	-56.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$100.49 ₱5,925.44	$124.31 BAM208.75	+23.7%
Average			-31.0%

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pay 52.3% less for childcare

	Manila	Sanski Most
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$138.58 ₱8,171.41	$105.06 BAM176.43	-24.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$17,035.39 ₱1,004,491.60	$3,338.00 BAM5,605.52	-80.4%
Average			-52.3%

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pay 18.0% less for entertainment and sports

	Manila	Sanski Most
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.46 ₱86.22	$1.80 BAM3.02	+23.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.59 ₱152.56	$1.30 BAM2.18	-49.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.27 ₱192.73	$3.60 BAM6.05	+10.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$42.13 ₱2,484.39	$21.01 BAM35.29	-50.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.48 ₱441.26	$5.70 BAM9.58	-23.8%
Average			-18.0%

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pay 24.2% more for clothing

	Manila	Sanski Most
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$49.23 ₱2,902.69	$57.03 BAM95.78	+15.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$29.70 ₱1,751.10	$22.51 BAM37.81	-24.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$80.85 ₱4,767.52	$100.06 BAM168.03	+23.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$49.70 ₱2,930.32	$90.05 BAM151.23	+81.2%
Average			+24.2%

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