Cost of living
Qatif compared to Al Qassim
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Overview comparison
QatifAl Qassim
Consumer prices in Al Qassim are roughly 19% higher than in Qatif.
Cost of living
| Item | Qatif | Al Qassim |
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| Total with rent one person | 707 | 1,043 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,315 | 3,029 |
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| Without rent one person | 526 | 538 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,297 | 1,752 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 398.66 | 564.08 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 721.1 | 816.55 |
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| Food person | 352 | 305 |
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| Food family | 635 | 812 |
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| Transport person | 100.72 | 128.66 |
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| Transport family | 243.39 | 311.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.3 years | 72.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Qatif | Al Qassim |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.51 | 6.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.36 | 51.66 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.21 | 6.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 | 1.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.49 | 3.8 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.88 | 0.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Qatif | Al Qassim |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 286.7 | 502.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 232.92 | 436.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 646.33 | 890.28 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 572.07 | 699.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.9 | 51.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.63 | 109.99 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 55.14 | 85.8 |
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Transportation
| Item | Qatif | Al Qassim |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.14 | 5.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,183 | 1,624 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,167 | 1,350 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 | 1.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.82% | 42.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.91 | 18.08 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.65 | 0.7 |
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Groceries
| Item | Qatif | Al Qassim |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.94 | 1.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.06 | 1.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.12 | 3.01 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.03 | 7.82 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.15 | 7.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.3 | 11.39 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.54 | 1.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Qatif | Al Qassim |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 99.43 | 92.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.41 | 13.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.54 | 40.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.4 | 6.11 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.53 | 46.58 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.59 | 75.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 198.76 | 390.94 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,994 | 6,551 |
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