Cost of living in Las Pinas is 47% lower than in Saitama (without rent).
Rent in Las Pinas is 25% cheaper than in Saitama.
Cost of living including rent in Las Pinas is 39% lower than in Saitama.
Food in Las Pinas is 28% cheaper than in Saitama.
Transport in Las Pinas is 87% cheaper than in Saitama.
| Las Pinas | Saitama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Las Pinas | Saitama | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.55 $ | 6.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.2 $ | 35 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.04 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.66 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.92 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.91 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.16 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.04 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.56 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.75 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.48 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.18 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.53 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.85 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.31 $ | 4.19 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.21 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.7 $ | 69.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.65 $ | 25.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.7 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.44 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.15 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.47 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.56 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89.1 $ | 90.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
137 $ | 140 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.7 $ | 35.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 139 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 371 $ | 784 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 207 $ | 378 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 768 $ | 1,155 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 530 $ | 5,623 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 359 $ | 3,881 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 609 $ | 1,869 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.7 % | 1.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 53 $ | 60.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.08 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Haircut | 5.4 $ | 19.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.8 $ | 53 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.2 $ | 23 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 150 $ | 286 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,158 $ | 12,701 $ |