Cost of living in Tarlac is 17% higher than in Lalitpur (without rent).
Rent in Tarlac is 80% more expensive than in Lalitpur.
Cost of living including rent in Tarlac is 36% higher than in Lalitpur.
Food in Tarlac is 20% more expensive than in Lalitpur.
Transport in Tarlac is 35% cheaper than in Lalitpur.
| Tarlac | Lalitpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tarlac | Lalitpur | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.23 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.3 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.58 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.61 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.84 $ | 0.35 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.08 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.97 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.18 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.12 $ | 5.39 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.29 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.57 $ | 2.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.27 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.97 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.74 $ | 5.07 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.8 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.64 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.78 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.49 $ | 0.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.2 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94.5 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.4 $ | 10.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 91.7 $ | 76.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 176 $ | 213 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 116 $ | 134 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 269 $ | 464 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 412 $ | 1,998 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 331 $ | 1,068 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 215 $ | 297 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.73 % | 12.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.4 $ | 15 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.23 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Haircut | 4.07 $ | 2.75 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 52 $ | 52.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.1 $ | 25.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 169 $ | 88.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,651 $ | 4,050 $ |