Cost of living in Bekasi is 17% higher than in Zamboanga (without rent).
Rent in Bekasi is 4% cheaper than in Zamboanga.
Cost of living including rent in Bekasi is 8% higher than in Zamboanga.
Food in Bekasi is 13% more expensive than in Zamboanga.
Transport in Bekasi is 25% more expensive than in Zamboanga.
| Bekasi | Zamboanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bekasi | Zamboanga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.17 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.3 $ | 9.76 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.09 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.67 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.91 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.98 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.8 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.56 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 23.3 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.26 $ | 2.38 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13 $ | 11 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.78 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.31 $ | 2.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.5 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.13 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.31 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.21 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.31 $ | 1.24 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.7 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.9 $ | 127 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.1 $ | 55.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 124 $ | 63.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 274 $ | 143 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 197 $ | 127 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 380 $ | 441 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 694 $ | 1,918 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,075 $ | 983 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 477 $ | 212 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.99 % | 11.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.4 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.82 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Haircut | 5.58 $ | 3.16 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.4 $ | 63.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.2 $ | 21.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 109 $ | 52.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,916 $ | 1,243 $ |