Cost of living
Durham (United States) compared to Arab
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Overview comparison
Durham (United States)Arab
Consumer prices in Arab are roughly 6% higher than in Durham (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Durham (United States) | Arab |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,503 | 2,584 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,497 | 6,140 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,041 | 765 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,473 | 3,171 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,780.78 | 1,775.71 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,086.47 | 2,748.27 |
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| Food person | 654 | 559 |
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| Food family | 1,596 | 1,876 |
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| Transport person | 100.81 | 118.15 |
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| Transport family | 274.11 | 264.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.44 years | 74.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Durham (United States) | Arab |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.43 | 20.71 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 92.18 | 71.27 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.61 | 11.03 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.72 | 6.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.81 | 4.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.45 | 2.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Durham (United States) | Arab |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,897.89 | 1,576.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,590.86 | 1,417.26 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,701.01 | 3,224.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,769.14 | 2,820.83 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.29 | 96.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 182.25 | 217.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 60.23 | 66.78 |
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Transportation
| Item | Durham (United States) | Arab |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.49 | 6.4 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,087 | 4,564 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,565 | 3,594 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.66 | 2.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 66.82% | 64.01% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.64 | 14.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 0.9 |
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Groceries
| Item | Durham (United States) | Arab |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.04 | 3.21 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.05 | 3.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.75 | 14.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.01 | 9.69 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.75 | 15.14 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.95 | 2.07 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 | 1.67 |
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Other
| Item | Durham (United States) | Arab |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.44 | 44.11 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.14 | 16.63 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.95 | 107.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.26 | 23.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.15 | 63.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.27 | 91.47 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,632.2 | 1,181.41 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,630 | 19,473 |
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