Cost of living in Saitama is 98% higher than in Davao (without rent).
Rent in Saitama is 29% more expensive than in Davao.
Cost of living including rent in Saitama is 67% higher than in Davao.
Food in Saitama is 59% more expensive than in Davao.
Transport in Saitama is 375% more expensive than in Davao.
| Saitama | Davao | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Saitama | Davao | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.58 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.94 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.29 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.66 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.74 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.34 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.64 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.19 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.05 $ | 8.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.19 $ | 2.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 5.25 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 69.7 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.3 $ | 2.71 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.8 $ | 9.05 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.47 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.62 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.49 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.72 $ | 1.05 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.8 $ | 59.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
140 $ | 91.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.5 $ | 34.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 208 $ | 165 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 784 $ | 282 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 378 $ | 297 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,155 $ | 595 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,623 $ | 2,351 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,881 $ | 1,582 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,869 $ | 443 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.85 % | 8.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.5 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.8 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Haircut | 19.1 $ | 2.87 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 53 $ | 73.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23 $ | 67.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 286 $ | 120 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,701 $ | 8,048 $ |