Cost of living in Shillong is 44% lower than in Quezon (without rent).
Rent in Shillong is 51% cheaper than in Quezon.
Cost of living including rent in Shillong is 47% lower than in Quezon.
Food in Shillong is 46% cheaper than in Quezon.
Transport in Shillong is 70% cheaper than in Quezon.
| Shillong | Quezon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shillong | Quezon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.56 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.8 $ | 20.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.29 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.56 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.36 $ | 0.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.36 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.85 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5 $ | 7.08 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.72 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.39 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.21 $ | 8.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.14 $ | 3.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.9 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.66 $ | 2.83 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.6 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.01 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.22 $ | 3.23 $ |
| 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 $ | 114 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.9 $ | 174 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
5.53 $ | 38.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 130 $ | 151 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 284 $ | 514 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 185 $ | 344 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 401 $ | 878 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 831 $ | 1,851 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 528 $ | 1,156 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 710 $ | 577 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.63 % | 8.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.28 $ | 7.17 $ |
| Haircut | 2.4 $ | 5.88 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.6 $ | 92.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.2 $ | 24.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 39.9 $ | 148 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,403 $ | 2,196 $ |