Cost of living comparison
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Binh Duong (Bình Dương) vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary
Binh Duong (Bình Dương) is 21.4% cheaper than Manila.
- Restaurants
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pay 42.4% less in Binh Duong (Bình Dương)
- Groceries
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pay 43.3% less in Binh Duong (Bình Dương)
- Transportation
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pay 29.1% more in Binh Duong (Bình Dương)
- Housing
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pay 58.4% less in Binh Duong (Bình Dương)
- Childcare
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pay 35.6% more in Binh Duong (Bình Dương)
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 56.6% less in Binh Duong (Bình Dương)
- Clothing
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pay 13.7% less in Binh Duong (Bình Dương)
The cost of childcare and transportation in Binh Duong (Bình Dương) are more expensive than in Manila. Expenses including housing, entertainment and sports, groceries, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Binh Duong (Bình Dương).
Binh Duong (Bình Dương) vs. Manila Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Binh Duong (Bình Dương) instead of Manila, you would:
pay 42.4% less for restaurants
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Manila
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Binh Duong (Bình Dương)
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.02
₱355.94
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$1.89
₫49,824
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.30
₱254.24
|
$3.79
₫99,647
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.97
₱57.42
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$0.49
₫12,814
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
₱29.77
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$0.31
₫8,045
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pay 43.3% less for groceries
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Manila
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Binh Duong (Bình Dương)
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Bread
1 loaf
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$1.33
₱78.84
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$0.78
₫20,428
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.28
₱252.76
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$5.67
₫149,159
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.32
₱432.73
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$5.38
₫141,624
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Eggs
1 dozen
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$2.21
₱130.84
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$1.42
₫37,278
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.28
₱134.98
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$1.54
₫40,453
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.52
₱89.60
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$0.95
₫24,860
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.82
₱48.61
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$0.26
₫6,780
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.64
₱96.75
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$0.31
₫8,136
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.02
₱60.52
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$0.47
₫12,430
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.17
₱69.16
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$0.43
₫11,300
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.37
₱81.25
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$0.46
₫11,978
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pay 29.1% more for transportation
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Manila
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Binh Duong (Bình Dương)
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.18
₱247.09
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$3.01
₫79,213
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$13.76
₱813.57
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,288.58
₱1,494,934.54
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$37,122.40
₫976,541,854
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$2.92
₱172.88
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$4.92
₫129,541
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pay 58.4% less for housing
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Manila
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Binh Duong (Bình Dương)
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
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$27.10
₱1,602.13
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$6.44
₫169,400
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$512.96
₱30,323.92
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$255.69
₫6,726,181
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$251.74
₱14,881.48
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$160.99
₫4,235,003
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
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$100.49
₱5,940.52
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$28.97
₫762,007
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pay 35.6% more for childcare
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Manila
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Binh Duong (Bình Dương)
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| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$138.58
₱8,192.20
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$263.06
₫6,919,939
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,035.39
₱1,007,046.89
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$13,892.02
₫365,443,386
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pay 56.6% less for entertainment and sports
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Manila
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Binh Duong (Bình Dương)
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.46
₱86.44
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$0.91
₫23,915
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.59
₱152.95
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$1.81
₫47,728
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.27
₱193.22
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$0.76
₫19,929
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.13
₱2,490.71
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$9.47
₫249,118
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.48
₱442.38
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$2.94
₫77,227
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pay 13.7% less for clothing
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Manila
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Binh Duong (Bình Dương)
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
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$49.23
₱2,910.08
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$31.19
₫820,428
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
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$29.70
₱1,755.55
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$15.15
₫398,589
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
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$80.85
₱4,779.65
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$75.76
₫1,992,943
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$49.70
₱2,937.78
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$68.18
₫1,793,648
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