Cost of living
Al Shamal compared to Al Wakrah
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Overview comparison
Al ShamalAl Wakrah
Consumer prices in Al Shamal are roughly 2% higher than in Al Wakrah.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Shamal | Al Wakrah |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,941 | 1,816 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,482 | 3,168 |
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| Without rent one person | 605 | 656 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,016 | 2,130 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,092.97 | 1,281.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,778.43 | 2,351.09 |
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| Food person | 474 | 342 |
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| Food family | 1,255 | 1,164 |
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| Transport person | 44.95 | 33.5 |
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| Transport family | 125.88 | 112.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 76 years | 73.47 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Shamal | Al Wakrah |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.08 | 7.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 58.59 | 51.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.53 | 8.3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 11.45 | 13.3 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.44 | 5.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.88 | 0.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Shamal | Al Wakrah |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,296.32 | 1,150.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,005.63 | 1,079.8 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,215.51 | 2,109.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,679.68 | 1,376.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.97 | 86.55 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 130.06 | 111.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 97.92 | 79.49 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Shamal | Al Wakrah |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.03 | 6.61 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,954 | 3,905 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,003 | 3,172 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 | 0.56 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.01% | 34.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.92 | 16.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.52 | 0.63 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Shamal | Al Wakrah |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 | 2.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.69 | 1.49 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.56 | 3.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.75 | 11.82 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.64 | 7.75 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.55 | 12.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.77 | 1.43 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Al Shamal | Al Wakrah |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 106.96 | 116.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.34 | 13.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 47.3 | 43.33 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.71 | 10.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.15 | 65.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 109.57 | 82.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 690.18 | 769.07 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,645 | 12,124 |
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