2026
| Category | 🇧🇴 Santa Cruz | 🇵🇭 Quezon City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 33.1 | 32.7 | -1.2% |
| Rent | 10.6 | 8.6 | -18.9% |
| Groceries | 32.0 | 40.1 | +25.3% |
| Restaurants | 27.3 | 20.6 | -24.5% |
| Purchasing Power | 40.7 | 38.3 | -5.9% |
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