Cost of living in Al Diwaniyah is 4% higher than in Palawan (without rent).
Rent in Al Diwaniyah is 44% cheaper than in Palawan.
Cost of living including rent in Al Diwaniyah is 19% lower than in Palawan.
Food in Al Diwaniyah is 10% cheaper than in Palawan.
Transport in Al Diwaniyah is 105% more expensive than in Palawan.
| Al Diwaniyah | Palawan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Al Diwaniyah | Palawan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.04 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.3 $ | 25.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.14 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.63 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.87 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.42 $ | 0.66 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.77 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.81 $ | 8.39 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.74 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 6.32 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.9 $ | 6.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.5 $ | 2.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.7 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.1 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.4 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.8 $ | 2.72 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.5 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.33 $ | 5.74 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.46 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.49 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.86 $ | 0.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.3 $ | 68.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.8 $ | 105 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.7 $ | 33.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 103 $ | 178 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 199 $ | 275 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 125 $ | 267 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 235 $ | 406 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 751 $ | 2,475 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 299 $ | 1,707 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 455 $ | 213 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.01 % | 8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.59 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Haircut | 4.53 $ | 3.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.6 $ | 53.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.8 $ | 19.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 93.6 $ | 153 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 753 $ | 3,112 $ |