Cost of living
Al-Rayyan compared to Al Shamal
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Overview comparison
Al-RayyanAl Shamal
Consumer prices in Al Shamal are roughly 1% higher than in Al-Rayyan.
Cost of living
| Item | Al-Rayyan | Al Shamal |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,751 | 1,941 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,585 | 3,482 |
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| Without rent one person | 665 | 605 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,473 | 2,016 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,202.3 | 1,092.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,143.53 | 1,778.43 |
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| Food person | 350 | 474 |
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| Food family | 1,049 | 1,255 |
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| Transport person | 39.88 | 44.95 |
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| Transport family | 99.5 | 125.88 |
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| Life expectancy | 58.21 years | 76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al-Rayyan | Al Shamal |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.28 | 9.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.51 | 58.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.61 | 8.53 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 13.09 | 11.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.72 | 5.44 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.87 | 0.88 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al-Rayyan | Al Shamal |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,249.15 | 1,296.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 838.55 | 1,005.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,013.06 | 2,215.51 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,604.35 | 1,679.68 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 90.65 | 75.97 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 102.59 | 130.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 96.16 | 97.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al-Rayyan | Al Shamal |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.16 | 6.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,772 | 3,954 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,637 | 3,003 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.46 | 0.5 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.39% | 36.01% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.02 | 17.92 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.5 | 0.52 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al-Rayyan | Al Shamal |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.88 | 1.7 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.82 | 1.69 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.32 | 3.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.99 | 12.75 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.34 | 7.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.42 | 12.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.63 | 1.77 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Al-Rayyan | Al Shamal |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 102.72 | 106.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.9 | 10.34 |
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| Doctors visit | 57.99 | 47.3 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.59 | 10.71 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.79 | 56.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84 | 109.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 859.28 | 690.18 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,628 | 12,645 |
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