Cost of living in Caloocan is 15% higher than in Hama (without rent).
Rent in Caloocan is 88% more expensive than in Hama.
Cost of living including rent in Caloocan is 48% higher than in Hama.
Food in Caloocan is 18% more expensive than in Hama.
Transport in Caloocan is 18% more expensive than in Hama.
| Caloocan | Hama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Caloocan | Hama | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.53 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.9 $ | 12 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.63 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.32 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.46 $ | 0.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.8 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.1 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.78 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.69 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.35 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.3 $ | 2.49 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.21 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.62 $ | 4.47 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.7 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.05 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.26 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.71 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ | 3.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 42.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
156 $ | 65.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.2 $ | 67 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 236 $ | 89 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 539 $ | 65.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 338 $ | 114 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 592 $ | 90.5 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,338 $ | 997 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 709 $ | 602 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 296 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.48 % | 11.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 5.38 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.78 $ | 3 $ |
| Haircut | 5.87 $ | 14.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 45.8 $ | 47.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.6 $ | 10 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 151 $ | 35.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,154 $ | 504 $ |