Cost of living
Al Balqa compared to Jarash
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Overview comparison
Al BalqaJarash
Consumer prices in Jarash are roughly 10% higher than in Al Balqa.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Balqa | Jarash |
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| Total with rent one person | 787 | 777 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,682 | 1,667 |
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| Without rent one person | 422 | 478 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,600 | 1,308 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 182.62 | 257.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 419.36 | 417.45 |
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| Food person | 312 | 336 |
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| Food family | 811 | 1,013 |
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| Transport person | 31.79 | 35.02 |
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| Transport family | 122.83 | 92.43 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.58 years | 75.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Balqa | Jarash |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.11 | 5.92 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 50.54 | 59.05 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.99 | 6.7 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.91 | 6.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.93 | 4.82 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.44 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Balqa | Jarash |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 135.81 | 125.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 125.22 | 112.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 336.16 | 288.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 228.12 | 244.61 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.78 | 68.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.83 | 107.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.21 | 34.16 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Balqa | Jarash |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.42 | 6.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 907 | 1,190 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 840 | 625 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.94% | 30.88% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.29 | 13.42 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Balqa | Jarash |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 | 1.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.53 | 0.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.81 | 1.98 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.68 | 7.73 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 6.19 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.79 | 10.22 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 | 1.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Al Balqa | Jarash |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.38 | 31.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.12 | 10.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.56 | 24.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.9 | 6.79 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.64 | 21.3 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.33 | 113.55 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 64.11 | 82.3 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,429 | 5,736 |
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