Cost of living in General Santos is 19% lower than in Klang (without rent).
Rent in General Santos is 54% cheaper than in Klang.
Cost of living including rent in General Santos is 36% lower than in Klang.
Food in General Santos is 17% cheaper than in Klang.
Transport in General Santos is 37% cheaper than in Klang.
| General Santos | Klang | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| General Santos | Klang | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.45 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.2 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.68 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.09 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.36 $ | 0.72 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.98 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.57 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.28 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.24 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.2 $ | 4.29 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.9 $ | 24 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.22 $ | 4.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.9 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.47 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.17 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.36 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.15 $ | 1.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.4 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.9 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.7 $ | 28.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 79.9 $ | 286 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 178 $ | 525 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 127 $ | 434 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 358 $ | 842 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 800 $ | 2,061 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 449 $ | 846 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 268 $ | 763 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.46 % | 4.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.9 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.22 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Haircut | 3.04 $ | 3.87 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.5 $ | 60.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 58.9 $ | 222 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,423 $ | 5,584 $ |