Cost of living
Al Balyana compared to Burj al Arab
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Overview comparison
Al BalyanaBurj al Arab
Consumer prices in Burj al Arab are roughly 3% higher than in Al Balyana.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Balyana | Burj al Arab |
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| Total with rent one person | 318 | 285 |
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| Total with rent family | 700 | 688 |
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| Without rent one person | 155 | 172 |
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| Without rent one family | 471 | 598 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 106.36 | 118.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 133.87 | 163.82 |
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| Food person | 141 | 106 |
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| Food family | 304 | 317 |
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| Transport person | 13.05 | 17.7 |
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| Transport family | 34.82 | 37.08 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.38 years | 73.17 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Balyana | Burj al Arab |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.97 | 3.91 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.35 | 11.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 1.85 | 2.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.32 | 0.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.32 | 1.02 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.25 | 0.27 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Balyana | Burj al Arab |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 148.14 | 178.93 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 105.79 | 92.16 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 165.94 | 167.13 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 109.19 | 106.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 13.24 | 14.53 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.39 | 27.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 5.76 | 5.2 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Balyana | Burj al Arab |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.08 | 15.37 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 424 | 499 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 237 | 193 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.15 | 0.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.59% | 8.24% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.39 | 2.27 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.2 | 0.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Balyana | Burj al Arab |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.33 | 0.36 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.13 | 0.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.12 | 3.18 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.88 | 2.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.52 | 7.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.6 | 0.47 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.17 | 0.15 |
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Other
| Item | Al Balyana | Burj al Arab |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 9.59 | 8.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.35 | 1.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 4.19 | 5.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.91 | 2.13 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21 | 22.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 56.41 | 74.38 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 119.62 | 112.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,413 | 1,375 |
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