Cost of living in Calamba is 63% lower than in Tokyo (without rent).
Rent in Calamba is 74% cheaper than in Tokyo.
Cost of living including rent in Calamba is 68% lower than in Tokyo.
Food in Calamba is 49% cheaper than in Tokyo.
Transport in Calamba is 90% cheaper than in Tokyo.
| Calamba | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Calamba | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.99 $ | 6.38 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.5 $ | 44.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.28 $ | 5.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.45 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.66 $ | 1.19 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.05 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.75 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.96 $ | 7.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.16 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 4.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.52 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.28 $ | 4.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.2 $ | 57.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.17 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.84 $ | 28.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.89 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.01 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.29 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.52 $ | 1.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 105 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
158 $ | 164 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.1 $ | 33.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 71.6 $ | 567 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 143 $ | 1,247 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 113 $ | 1,054 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 180 $ | 2,732 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,147 $ | 10,740 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,003 $ | 5,460 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 402 $ | 2,601 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.47 % | 1.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.5 $ | 66.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.73 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Haircut | 4.54 $ | 23.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.1 $ | 66 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.6 $ | 56 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 152 $ | 574 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,093 $ | 15,495 $ |