Cost of living
Umm Salal compared to Al Wakrah
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Overview comparison
Umm SalalAl Wakrah
Consumer prices in Al Wakrah are roughly 7% higher than in Umm Salal.
Cost of living
| Item | Umm Salal | Al Wakrah |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,960 | 1,816 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,489 | 3,168 |
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| Without rent one person | 504 | 656 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,701 | 2,130 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,133.52 | 1,281.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,370.79 | 2,351.09 |
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| Food person | 372 | 342 |
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| Food family | 1,026 | 1,164 |
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| Transport person | 34.85 | 33.5 |
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| Transport family | 101.69 | 112.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.04 years | 73.47 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Umm Salal | Al Wakrah |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.95 | 7.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 58.36 | 51.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.2 | 8.3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 11.84 | 13.3 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.75 | 5.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1 | 0.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Umm Salal | Al Wakrah |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,228.89 | 1,150.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 872.6 | 1,079.8 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,400.28 | 2,109.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,651.07 | 1,376.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 91.48 | 86.55 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 95.38 | 111.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 82.57 | 79.49 |
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Transportation
| Item | Umm Salal | Al Wakrah |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.32 | 6.61 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,028 | 3,905 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,872 | 3,172 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.61 | 0.56 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.3% | 34.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.39 | 16.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.6 | 0.63 |
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Groceries
| Item | Umm Salal | Al Wakrah |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.1 | 2.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.72 | 1.49 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.07 | 3.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.42 | 11.82 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.48 | 7.75 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.12 | 12.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 1.43 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Umm Salal | Al Wakrah |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 88.31 | 116.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.16 | 13.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 58.58 | 43.33 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.32 | 10.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.91 | 65.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.01 | 82.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 950.95 | 769.07 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,101 | 12,124 |
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