Cost of living in San Fernando
San Fernando (La Union), Philippines
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Cost of living in San Fernando vs. Philippines overall average
San Fernando is 7.0% more expensive than Philippines overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 27.3% more in San Fernando
- Groceries
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pay 5.3% less in San Fernando
- Transportation
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pay 8.8% more in San Fernando
- Housing
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pay 4.0% less in San Fernando
- Childcare
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pay 82.2% more in San Fernando
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 19.7% less in San Fernando
- Clothing
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pay 40.5% less in San Fernando
The cost of childcare, restaurants, and transportation in San Fernando are more expensive than in Philippines. Expenses including clothing, entertainment and sports, groceries, and housing are lower in San Fernando. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in San Fernando.
San Fernando Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.67
₱424.87
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$3.41
₱188.83
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.60
₱33.05
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.43
₱23.60
|
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San Fernando - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.71
₱94.42
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$1.28
₱70.81
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.97
₱607.59
|
$5.81
-
$16.14
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.32
₱128.48
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.77
₱42.83
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.58
₱32.12
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.77
₱42.83
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.58
₱32.12
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.16
₱64.24
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.58
₱32.12
|
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San Fernando - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.27
₱236.69
|
$3.49
-
$5.02
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,100.59
₱1,888,320.31
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$2.59
₱143.51
|
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San Fernando - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$127.88
₱7,081.20
|
$85.25
-
$170.50
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$119.35
₱6,609.12
|
$119.35
-
$119.35
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$130.38
₱7,220.05
|
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San Fernando - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$426.26
₱23,604.00
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,629.81
₱311,750.65
|
$2,734.47
-
$8,525.15
|
San Fernando - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.71
₱94.42
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.96
₱108.58
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$0.85
₱47.21
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$12.79
₱708.12
|
$8.53
-
$17.05
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.12
₱283.25
|
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San Fernando - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$17.05
₱944.16
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$17.05
₱944.16
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$34.10
₱1,888.32
|
$25.58
-
$42.63
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$38.36
₱2,124.36
|
$25.58
-
$51.15
|
San Fernando - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Philippines
to see the average cost of cities throughout Philippines, like
San Fernando,
Cagayan de Oro City,
General Santos,
Lucena,
Quezon City,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Philippines compared to San Fernando.
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