In Cotabato, Philippines, living costs about $391 per month for one person and $1093 for a family of four, including rent.
Cotabato is 63% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Cotabato is 80% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Cotabato is, on average, 96% lower than in New York City.
Cotabato is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of costs in Cotabato is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food prices are 39% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 74% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.53 $ |
| Dinner | 8.01 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.68 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.61 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.72 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.03 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.91 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.25 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.44 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 12.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.61 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 10.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.6 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.54 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.24 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 22 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 34 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 28.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 48 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 142 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 80 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 267 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,715 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 815 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 179 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.84% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.91 $ |
| Haircut | 3.05 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 101 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 227 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,547 $ |