Cost of living in Cabanatuan is 15% higher than in Bien Hoa (without rent).
Rent in Cabanatuan is 29% cheaper than in Bien Hoa.
Cost of living including rent in Cabanatuan is very similar to Bien Hoa.
Food in Cabanatuan is 31% more expensive than in Bien Hoa.
Transport in Cabanatuan is 27% cheaper than in Bien Hoa.
| Cabanatuan | Bien Hoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cabanatuan | Bien Hoa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.46 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.3 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.54 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.6 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.95 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.84 $ | 0.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.87 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.08 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.54 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.75 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.87 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.72 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.85 $ | 1.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.71 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.7 $ | 7.56 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.94 $ | 5.62 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.62 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.83 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.4 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.53 $ | 1.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.4 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.2 $ | 43.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.7 $ | 6.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 45.3 $ | 108 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 177 $ | 324 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 79.5 $ | 182 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 265 $ | 450 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,756 $ | 1,608 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 249 $ | 644 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 222 $ | 362 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.71 % | 7.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.5 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.89 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Haircut | 4.32 $ | 7.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.9 $ | 73.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.7 $ | 18.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 126 $ | 71.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 988 $ | 14,432 $ |