Cost of living in Long Xuyen is 29% lower than in Manila (without rent).
Rent in Long Xuyen is 44% cheaper than in Manila.
Cost of living including rent in Long Xuyen is 36% lower than in Manila.
Food in Long Xuyen is 31% cheaper than in Manila.
Transport in Long Xuyen is 47% cheaper than in Manila.
| Long Xuyen | Manila | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Long Xuyen | Manila | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.1 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.5 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.6 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.66 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.52 $ | 0.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 9.63 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.79 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 9.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.9 $ | 9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.41 $ | 3.25 $ |
Transport |
||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.26 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.1 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.97 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.72 $ | 3.71 $ |
Personal Care |
||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.4 $ | 17 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.85 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.09 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.04 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.16 $ | 1.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
44.2 $ | 79 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
67.4 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.87 $ | 29.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 142 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 492 $ | 764 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 227 $ | 439 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 754 $ | 1,612 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,370 $ | 3,727 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,293 $ | 2,799 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 286 $ | 552 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.59 % | 7.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.2 $ | 40 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.14 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Haircut | 6.07 $ | 6.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.3 $ | 78.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29.4 $ | 35.9 $ |
Childcare |
||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 239 $ | 504 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,054 $ | 14,739 $ |