Cost of living in Malabon is 15% lower than in Hpa-an (without rent).
Rent in Malabon is 12% more expensive than in Hpa-an.
Cost of living including rent in Malabon is 3% lower than in Hpa-an.
Food in Malabon is 10% more expensive than in Hpa-an.
Transport in Malabon is 66% cheaper than in Hpa-an.
| Malabon | Hpa-an | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Malabon | Hpa-an | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.44 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.23 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.65 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.53 $ | 0.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.11 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 9.24 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.85 $ | 5.24 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.02 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.75 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.79 $ | 1.53 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.27 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12 $ | 9.15 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.17 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.95 $ | 19.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.5 $ | 8.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.26 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.72 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ | 1.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53 $ | 41.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
82 $ | 63.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.3 $ | 47.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 199 $ | 147 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 468 $ | 299 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 299 $ | 317 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 627 $ | 614 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 766 $ | 871 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 459 $ | 458 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 198 $ | 290 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.77 % | 6.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.2 $ | 101 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.41 $ | 8.47 $ |
| Haircut | 5.77 $ | 1.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.4 $ | 72.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.9 $ | 40.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 82.3 $ | 472 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,709 $ | 8,959 $ |