Cost of living in Iligan is 22% lower than in Manila (without rent).
Rent in Iligan is 47% cheaper than in Manila.
Cost of living including rent in Iligan is 34% lower than in Manila.
Food in Iligan is 14% cheaper than in Manila.
Transport in Iligan is 55% cheaper than in Manila.
| Iligan | Manila | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Iligan | Manila | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.08 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.1 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.05 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.34 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.58 $ | 0.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.66 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.22 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 9.63 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.88 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.07 $ | 9.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.53 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.58 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.27 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.29 $ | 9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.84 $ | 3.25 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.23 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.62 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.67 $ | 3.71 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.3 $ | 17 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.82 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.75 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.81 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.33 $ | 1.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.3 $ | 79 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94.5 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30 $ | 29.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 96.3 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 234 $ | 764 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 151 $ | 439 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 400 $ | 1,612 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,138 $ | 3,727 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 725 $ | 2,799 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 351 $ | 552 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.06 % | 7.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.8 $ | 40 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.89 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Haircut | 3.04 $ | 6.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.4 $ | 78.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.7 $ | 35.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 123 $ | 504 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,685 $ | 14,739 $ |