Cost of living
Al Balqa compared to Al Mafraq
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Overview comparison
Al BalqaAl Mafraq
Consumer prices in Al Mafraq are roughly 6% higher than in Al Balqa.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Balqa | Al Mafraq |
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| Total with rent one person | 787 | 782 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,682 | 1,852 |
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| Without rent one person | 422 | 538 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,600 | 1,407 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 182.62 | 239.73 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 419.36 | 335.28 |
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| Food person | 312 | 277 |
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| Food family | 811 | 1,020 |
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| Transport person | 31.79 | 31.52 |
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| Transport family | 122.83 | 105.23 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.58 years | 70.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Balqa | Al Mafraq |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.11 | 6.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 50.54 | 46.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.99 | 7.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.91 | 5.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.93 | 3.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.44 | 0.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Balqa | Al Mafraq |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 135.81 | 127.28 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 125.22 | 147.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 336.16 | 293.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 228.12 | 195.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.78 | 50.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.83 | 87.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.21 | 27 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Balqa | Al Mafraq |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.42 | 7.96 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 907 | 1,002 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 840 | 790 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.94% | 27.99% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.29 | 12.07 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 1.56 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Balqa | Al Mafraq |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 | 1.16 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.53 | 0.49 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.81 | 1.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.68 | 5.63 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 5.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.79 | 12.51 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 | 1.84 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Al Balqa | Al Mafraq |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.38 | 38.33 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.12 | 9.41 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.56 | 28.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.9 | 6.98 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.64 | 24.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.33 | 127.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 64.11 | 75.24 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,429 | 5,075 |
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