Cost of living
Al-Sharqiya compared to Qassim
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Overview comparison
Al-SharqiyaQassim
Consumer prices in Al-Sharqiya are roughly 9% higher than in Qassim.
Cost of living
| Item | Al-Sharqiya | Qassim |
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| Total with rent one person | 934 | 903 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,037 | 2,385 |
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| Without rent one person | 695 | 403 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,650 | 1,611 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 421.09 | 481.77 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 625.07 | 747.35 |
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| Food person | 293 | 290 |
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| Food family | 619 | 757 |
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| Transport person | 192.08 | 102.68 |
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| Transport family | 513.78 | 283.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.94 years | 68.06 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al-Sharqiya | Qassim |
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| Lunch Menu | 6 | 9.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.1 | 25.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.83 | 5.81 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 | 1.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.11 | 2.28 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.79 | 0.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al-Sharqiya | Qassim |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 246.02 | 398.49 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 291.22 | 306.02 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 716.05 | 757.38 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 489.01 | 585.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.66 | 83.39 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.19 | 123.97 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 66.74 | 89.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al-Sharqiya | Qassim |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.99 | 4.93 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,635 | 1,141 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,387 | 866 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 | 1.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 96.57% | 44.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.17 | 15.51 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.45 | 0.47 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al-Sharqiya | Qassim |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 | 1.3 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.5 | 0.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.46 | 2.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.85 | 5.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.99 | 5.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.54 | 12.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.29 | 1.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Al-Sharqiya | Qassim |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 93.59 | 76.73 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.26 | 14.01 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.36 | 14.71 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.98 | 3.33 |
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| Brand Jeans | 29.09 | 30.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 51.58 | 92.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 310.32 | 316.43 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,101 | 4,193 |
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