Cost of living in Tarlac City
Tarlac City, Philippines
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Cost of living in Tarlac City vs. Philippines overall average
Tarlac City is 2.5% cheaper than Philippines overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 10.1% less in Tarlac City
- Groceries
-
pay 12.8% less in Tarlac City
- Transportation
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pay 3.9% more in Tarlac City
- Housing
-
pay 22.6% less in Tarlac City
- Childcare
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pay 33.4% more in Tarlac City
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 0.1% less in Tarlac City
- Clothing
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pay 9.4% less in Tarlac City
The cost of childcare and transportation in Tarlac City are more expensive than in Philippines. Expenses including housing, groceries, restaurants, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Tarlac City.
Tarlac City Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.13
₱121.87
|
$1.71
-
$11.94
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$3.83
₱218.88
|
$3.41
-
$5.10
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.85
₱48.42
|
$0.34
-
$1.71
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.26
₱14.62
|
$0.26
-
$0.68
|
Tarlac City - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.42
₱81.28
|
$1.11
-
$1.71
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.87
₱164.12
|
$2.13
-
$4.26
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.92
₱338.32
|
$5.10
-
$10.65
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.96
₱111.89
|
$1.23
-
$2.70
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.39
₱79.38
|
$1.16
-
$2.53
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.27
₱72.75
|
$0.93
-
$2.47
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.68
₱39.09
|
$0.39
-
$1.16
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.92
₱52.85
|
$0.62
-
$2.28
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.65
₱37.37
|
$0.38
-
$1.28
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.62
₱35.23
|
$0.46
-
$2.39
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.50
₱28.60
|
$0.27
-
$2.40
|
Tarlac City - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.17
₱238.65
|
$4.00
-
$4.58
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$7.67
₱438.74
|
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-
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$40,920.71
₱2,339,969.40
|
$30,690.53
-
$51,150.89
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$2.57
₱146.74
|
$1.64
-
$3.65
|
Tarlac City - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$31.26
₱1,787.48
|
$25.58
-
$76.73
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$123.61
₱7,068.66
|
$119.35
-
$127.88
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$98.04
₱5,606.18
|
$85.25
-
$110.83
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.21
₱4,186.42
|
$26.08
-
$141.05
|
Tarlac City - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$161.27
₱9,221.75
|
$66.78
-
$417.73
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,951.41
₱511,868.31
|
$5,115.09
-
$13,640.24
|
Tarlac City - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$0.94
₱53.62
|
$0.94
-
$3.07
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.53
₱87.75
|
$1.36
-
$4.26
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.47
₱141.37
|
$1.71
-
$3.75
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.63
₱2,437.47
|
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|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.97
₱341.25
|
$5.97
-
$7.67
|
Tarlac City - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$40.92
₱2,339.97
|
$10.23
-
$59.68
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$25.58
₱1,462.48
|
$16.88
-
$59.68
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$49.45
₱2,827.46
|
$49.45
-
$110.83
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$35.81
₱2,047.47
|
$35.81
-
$136.40
|
Tarlac City - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Philippines
to see the average cost of cities throughout Philippines, like
Davao,
Paranaque City,
Bohol,
Tarlac City,
Cagayan de Oro City,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Philippines compared to Tarlac City.
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