Cost of living in Lipa is 41% lower than in Male (without rent).
Rent in Lipa is 83% cheaper than in Male.
Cost of living including rent in Lipa is 67% lower than in Male.
Food in Lipa is 39% cheaper than in Male.
Transport in Lipa is 20% cheaper than in Male.
| Lipa | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lipa | Male | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.54 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.6 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.19 $ | 9.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.09 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.4 $ | 1.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.76 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.78 $ | 9.02 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 5.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ | 8.66 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.16 $ | 8.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.85 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.78 $ | 7.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.23 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.6 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.03 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.86 $ | 17.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.04 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.61 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.08 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.54 $ | 1.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.3 $ | 74 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.1 $ | 114 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.2 $ | 98.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 51 $ | 582 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 199 $ | 1,368 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 55.6 $ | 851 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 246 $ | 1,573 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,215 $ | 2,675 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,221 $ | 1,944 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 230 $ | 1,018 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.07 % | 13.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.6 $ | 80.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.71 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Haircut | 3.08 $ | 4.33 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 44.7 $ | 110 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.9 $ | 56.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 61.9 $ | 170 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,180 $ | 3,225 $ |