Cost of living
Al Shamal compared to Al Daayen
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Overview comparison
Al ShamalAl Daayen
Consumer prices in Al Shamal are roughly 2% higher than in Al Daayen.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Shamal | Al Daayen |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,941 | 2,028 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,482 | 4,025 |
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| Without rent one person | 605 | 657 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,016 | 2,075 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,092.97 | 1,053.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,778.43 | 2,103.9 |
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| Food person | 474 | 452 |
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| Food family | 1,255 | 1,030 |
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| Transport person | 44.95 | 40.35 |
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| Transport family | 125.88 | 105.41 |
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| Life expectancy | 76 years | 76.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Shamal | Al Daayen |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.08 | 10.27 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 58.59 | 54.69 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.53 | 7.32 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 11.45 | 14.19 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.44 | 5.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.88 | 1.06 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Shamal | Al Daayen |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,296.32 | 1,399.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,005.63 | 801.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,215.51 | 2,361.15 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,679.68 | 1,594.32 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.97 | 75.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 130.06 | 111.74 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 97.92 | 107.96 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Shamal | Al Daayen |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.03 | 6.94 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,954 | 4,608 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,003 | 2,626 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 | 0.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.01% | 37.79% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.92 | 13.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Shamal | Al Daayen |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 | 2.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.69 | 1.6 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.56 | 2.52 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.75 | 10.89 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.64 | 10.02 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.55 | 8.92 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.77 | 1.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Al Shamal | Al Daayen |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 106.96 | 125.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.34 | 14.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 47.3 | 49.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.71 | 7.81 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.15 | 60.76 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 109.57 | 92.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 690.18 | 882.87 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,645 | 10,944 |
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