Cost of living in Batangas is 18% lower than in Subang Jaya (without rent).
Rent in Batangas is 31% cheaper than in Subang Jaya.
Cost of living including rent in Batangas is 24% lower than in Subang Jaya.
Food in Batangas is 9% cheaper than in Subang Jaya.
Transport in Batangas is 44% cheaper than in Subang Jaya.
| Batangas | Subang Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Batangas | Subang Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.38 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.6 $ | 19 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.68 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.7 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.89 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.83 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.79 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.9 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.38 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.45 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.83 $ | 4.32 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.62 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.1 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.82 $ | 9.89 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.2 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.11 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.81 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.2 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.52 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
176 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.4 $ | 32 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 72.5 $ | 274 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 301 $ | 489 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 188 $ | 390 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 565 $ | 794 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,497 $ | 2,086 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,788 $ | 1,156 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 145 $ | 1,047 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.17 % | 4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.7 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.43 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Haircut | 3.58 $ | 6.47 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.5 $ | 74.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.7 $ | 62.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 66.4 $ | 209 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,433 $ | 9,385 $ |