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Subic Bay Freeport Zone vs. Papeete Cost of Living Summary
Subic Bay Freeport Zone is 36.3% cheaper than Papeete.
- Restaurants
- pay 78.0% less in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
- Groceries
- pay 33.8% less in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
- Transportation
- pay 29.6% less in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
- Housing
- pay 72.8% less in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
- Childcare
- pay 39.7% more in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 58.8% less in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
- Clothing
- pay 20.6% less in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Subic Bay Freeport Zone vs. Papeete Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Subic Bay Freeport Zone instead of Papeete, you would:
pay 78.0% less for restaurants
Papeete | Subic Bay Freeport Zone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $19.58 CFPF2,051 | $4.30 ₱263.69 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $14.68 CFPF1,538 | $3.44 ₱210.95 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $3.13 CFPF328 | $0.82 ₱50.10 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.77 CFPF291 | $0.46 ₱28.13 | |
Papeete vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Cost of restaurants
pay 33.8% less for groceries
Papeete | Subic Bay Freeport Zone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $0.78 CFPF82 | $1.54 ₱94.72 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $13.05 CFPF1,367 | $4.59 ₱281.51 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $6.30 CFPF660 | $6.87 ₱421.36 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $6.48 CFPF679 | $1.97 ₱120.66 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $7.66 CFPF802 | $2.26 ₱138.74 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.37 CFPF248 | $2.74 ₱168.12 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.22 CFPF128 | $0.81 ₱49.46 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.66 CFPF279 | $0.63 ₱38.63 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $3.55 CFPF372 | $0.52 ₱31.64 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.37 CFPF143 | $0.75 ₱45.96 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.22 CFPF128 | $0.63 ₱38.63 | |
Papeete vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Cost of groceries
pay 29.6% less for transportation
Papeete | Subic Bay Freeport Zone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $5.99 CFPF628 | $4.16 ₱255.03 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | $17.55 ₱1,075.85 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $19,575.51 CFPF2M | $27,507.78 ₱2M | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $205.54 CFPF21,535 | $2.75 ₱168.76 | |
Papeete vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Cost of transportation
pay 72.8% less for housing
Papeete | Subic Bay Freeport Zone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $68.84 CFPF7,213 | $18.06 ₱1,107.50 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,394.76 CFPF146K | $137.62 ₱8,438.06 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $978.78 CFPF103K | $86.02 ₱5,273.79 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $144.08 CFPF15,096 | $91.71 ₱5,623.13 | |
Papeete vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Cost of housing
pay 39.7% more for childcare
Papeete | Subic Bay Freeport Zone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $489.39 CFPF51,275 | ?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $9,787.76 CFPF1M | $13,676.48 ₱839K | |
Papeete vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Cost of childcare
pay 58.8% less for entertainment and sports
Papeete | Subic Bay Freeport Zone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $3.18 CFPF333 | $1.42 ₱87.02 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.04 CFPF423 | $2.41 ₱147.67 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $12.14 CFPF1,272 | $2.41 ₱147.48 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $88.09 CFPF9,229 | $30.93 ₱1,896.45 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $14.68 CFPF1,538 | $6.88 ₱421.90 | |
Papeete vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 20.6% less for clothing
Papeete | Subic Bay Freeport Zone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $71.74 CFPF7,517 | $44.44 ₱2,724.79 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $75.01 CFPF7,859 | $35.55 ₱2,179.83 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $81.53 CFPF8,542 | $71.68 ₱4,394.82 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $92.98 CFPF9,742 | $111.82 ₱6,855.92 | |
Papeete vs. Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Cost of clothing
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