Cost of living in Bago is 8% higher than in Zamboanga (without rent).
Rent in Bago is 121% more expensive than in Zamboanga.
Cost of living including rent in Bago is 56% higher than in Zamboanga.
Food in Bago is 3% more expensive than in Zamboanga.
Transport in Bago is very similar to Zamboanga.
| Bago | Zamboanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bago | Zamboanga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.05 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.8 $ | 9.76 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.28 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.87 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.73 $ | 0.98 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.55 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.16 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.61 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.52 $ | 2.38 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.49 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.19 $ | 11 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.9 $ | 2.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 8.64 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.97 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.8 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.61 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.32 $ | 1.24 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.4 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.4 $ | 127 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.3 $ | 55.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 340 $ | 63.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 576 $ | 143 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 700 $ | 127 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 864 $ | 441 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,237 $ | 1,918 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 352 $ | 983 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 288 $ | 212 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.67 % | 11.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.1 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.8 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Haircut | 1.73 $ | 3.16 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.6 $ | 63.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.4 $ | 21.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 469 $ | 52.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,489 $ | 1,243 $ |