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Subic Bay Freeport Zone vs. Philippines Cost of Living Summary

Subic Bay Freeport Zone is 26.0% more expensive than Philippines overall.

Restaurants: pay 14.0% more in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Groceries: pay 3.0% more in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Transportation: pay 12.7% more in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Housing: pay 28.4% less in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Childcare: pay 2.4 times more in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Entertainment and Sports: pay 8.1% more in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Clothing: pay 29.8% more in Subic Bay Freeport Zone

The cost of childcare, clothing, restaurants, transportation, entertainment and sports, and groceries in Subic Bay Freeport Zone are more expensive than in Philippines. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

Subic Bay Freeport Zone vs. Philippines Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Subic Bay Freeport Zone instead of Philippines, you would:

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pay 14.0% more for restaurants

	Philippines	Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.83 ₱224.67	$4.30 ₱252.18	+12.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$3.27 ₱191.88	$3.44 ₱201.74	+5.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.69 ₱40.61	$0.82 ₱47.91	+18.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.38 ₱22.28	$0.46 ₱26.90	+20.7%
Average			+14.0%

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pay 3.0% more for groceries

	Philippines	Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Bread 1 loaf	$1.24 ₱72.81	$1.54 ₱90.58	+24.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.91 ₱228.99	$4.59 ₱269.22	+17.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.02 ₱411.39	$6.87 ₱402.96	-2.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.06 ₱120.55	$1.97 ₱115.40	-4.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.91 ₱112.14	$2.26 ₱132.69	+18.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.42 ₱83.20	$2.74 ₱160.78	+93.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.65 ₱37.83	$0.81 ₱47.30	+25.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.17 ₱68.55	$0.63 ₱36.94	-46.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.69 ₱40.60	$0.52 ₱30.26	-25.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.95 ₱55.60	$0.75 ₱43.95	-20.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.17 ₱68.70	$0.63 ₱36.94	-46.2%
Average			+3.0%

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pay 12.7% more for transportation

	Philippines	Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.15 ₱243.11	$4.16 ₱243.90	+0.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$12.67 ₱742.62	$17.55 ₱1,028.88	+38.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$24,414.32 ₱1,431,533.67	$27,507.78 ₱1,612,918.77	+12.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.78 ₱162.89	$2.75 ₱161.39	-0.9%
Average			+12.7%

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pay 28.4% less for housing

	Philippines	Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$27.95 ₱1,638.62	$18.06 ₱1,059.14	-35.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$254.21 ₱14,905.35	$137.62 ₱8,069.64	-45.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$161.64 ₱9,477.69	$86.02 ₱5,043.52	-46.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$80.13 ₱4,698.13	$91.71 ₱5,377.62	+14.5%
Average			-28.4%

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pay 2.4 times more for childcare

	Philippines	Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$130.02 ₱7,623.63	??
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,634.78 ₱330,395.39	$13,676.48 ₱801,920.22	+142.7%
Average			+142.7%

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pay 8.1% more for entertainment and sports

	Philippines	Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.20 ₱70.27	$1.42 ₱83.22	+18.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.17 ₱127.27	$2.41 ₱141.22	+11.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.73 ₱159.93	$2.41 ₱141.04	-11.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$30.80 ₱1,805.83	$30.93 ₱1,813.65	+0.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.63 ₱329.85	$6.88 ₱403.48	+22.3%
Average			+8.1%

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pay 29.8% more for clothing

	Philippines	Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$41.17 ₱2,413.97	$44.44 ₱2,605.82	+7.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$25.58 ₱1,499.85	$35.55 ₱2,084.66	+39.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$69.76 ₱4,090.59	$71.68 ₱4,202.94	+2.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$65.98 ₱3,868.53	$111.82 ₱6,556.58	+69.5%
Average			+29.8%

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