Bacolod, Philippines is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $542 for one person and $1322 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Bacolod is 49% cheaper overall.
Bacolod is 78% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Bacolod is, on average, 91% lower than in New York City.
Bacolod tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly impact the overall expense in Bacolod.
Food is 30% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport is 69% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 1.69 $ |
| Dinner | 12.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.82 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.39 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.99 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.2 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 10.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.11 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.73 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 13.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.48 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.01 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.98 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 52 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 79 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 28.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 137 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 307 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 196 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 342 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,603 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,117 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 195 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.52% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.28 $ |
| Haircut | 3.63 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 36 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,420 $ |