Cost of living
Northern Borders Region compared to Al Qassim
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Overview comparison
Northern Borders RegionAl Qassim
Consumer prices in Al Qassim are roughly 60% higher than in Northern Borders Region.
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Borders Region | Al Qassim |
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| Total with rent one person | 464 | 1,043 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,278 | 3,029 |
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| Without rent one person | 341 | 538 |
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| Without rent one family | 699 | 1,752 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 197.67 | 564.08 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 353.68 | 816.55 |
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| Food person | 225 | 305 |
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| Food family | 439 | 812 |
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| Transport person | 38.11 | 128.66 |
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| Transport family | 120.5 | 311.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.48 years | 72.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Borders Region | Al Qassim |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.82 | 6.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.4 | 51.66 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.22 | 6.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.48 | 1.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.07 | 3.8 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.04 | 0.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Borders Region | Al Qassim |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 137.13 | 502.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 85.22 | 436.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 370.43 | 890.28 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 210.83 | 699.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.56 | 51.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.86 | 109.99 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 46.91 | 85.8 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Borders Region | Al Qassim |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.78 | 5.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,165 | 1,624 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 407 | 1,350 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.14 | 1.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.6% | 42.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.7 | 18.08 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 0.7 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Borders Region | Al Qassim |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 1.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.67 | 1.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.04 | 3.01 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.6 | 7.82 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.98 | 7.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.53 | 11.39 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Borders Region | Al Qassim |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 10.84 | 92.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.68 | 13.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.73 | 40.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.35 | 6.11 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.03 | 46.58 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 54.33 | 75.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 50.49 | 390.94 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,003 | 6,551 |
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