Cost of living in Marikina is 5% higher than in South Tangerang (without rent).
Rent in Marikina is 23% cheaper than in South Tangerang.
Cost of living including rent in Marikina is 7% lower than in South Tangerang.
Food in Marikina is 14% more expensive than in South Tangerang.
Transport in Marikina is 38% cheaper than in South Tangerang.
| Marikina | South Tangerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Marikina | South Tangerang | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.35 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.5 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.1 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.37 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.53 $ | 0.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.08 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.05 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.38 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.66 $ | 8.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.14 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.67 $ | 2.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.44 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.7 $ | 3.88 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.8 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.64 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.25 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.67 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ | 0.82 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
67 $ | 48 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
105 $ | 73.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.4 $ | 27.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 80.8 $ | 157 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 172 $ | 392 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 160 $ | 229 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 292 $ | 666 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,483 $ | 1,536 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,183 $ | 836 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 503 $ | 399 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.28 % | 8.87 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.6 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.29 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Haircut | 5.71 $ | 3.97 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 58.1 $ | 70.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43 $ | 48.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 321 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,154 $ | 8,626 $ |