Cost of living in Shillong is 22% lower than in Caloocan (without rent).
Rent in Shillong is 56% cheaper than in Caloocan.
Cost of living including rent in Shillong is 42% lower than in Caloocan.
Food in Shillong is 25% cheaper than in Caloocan.
Transport in Shillong is 59% cheaper than in Caloocan.
| Shillong | Caloocan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shillong | Caloocan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.56 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.8 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.29 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.56 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.36 $ | 0.46 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.36 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.85 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.72 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.39 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.21 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.14 $ | 3.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.9 $ | 12 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.66 $ | 2.62 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.6 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.01 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.22 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.83 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.96 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.6 $ | 102 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.9 $ | 156 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
5.53 $ | 25.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 130 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 284 $ | 539 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 185 $ | 338 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 401 $ | 592 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 831 $ | 1,338 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 528 $ | 709 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 710 $ | 296 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.63 % | 4.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.28 $ | 5.78 $ |
| Haircut | 2.4 $ | 5.87 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.6 $ | 45.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.2 $ | 33.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 39.9 $ | 151 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,403 $ | 7,154 $ |