Cost of living in Dasmarinas is 52% lower than in Al Wafrah (without rent).
Rent in Dasmarinas is 80% cheaper than in Al Wafrah.
Cost of living including rent in Dasmarinas is 67% lower than in Al Wafrah.
Food in Dasmarinas is 49% cheaper than in Al Wafrah.
Transport in Dasmarinas is 57% cheaper than in Al Wafrah.
| Dasmarinas | Al Wafrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dasmarinas | Al Wafrah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.97 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.9 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.27 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.47 $ | 5.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 0.6 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.64 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.07 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.66 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.96 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.96 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.44 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.12 $ | 3.05 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.53 $ | 1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 4.49 $ | 46.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.17 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.79 $ | 29 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12 $ | 77.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.73 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.12 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.24 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.53 $ | 1.79 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.4 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.8 $ | 55.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.2 $ | 26.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 73.4 $ | 587 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 134 $ | 1,281 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 127 $ | 743 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 177 $ | 1,577 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 773 $ | 5,147 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 383 $ | 2,475 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 532 $ | 4,336 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.52 % | 6.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12 $ | 110 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.83 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 5.57 $ | 9.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.3 $ | 90.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.4 $ | 42.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 152 $ | 450 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,181 $ | 6,582 $ |