Cost of living
Al Balqa compared to Karak (Jordan)
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Overview comparison
Al BalqaKarak (Jordan)
Consumer prices in Karak (Jordan) are roughly 8% higher than in Al Balqa.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Balqa | Karak (Jordan) |
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| Total with rent one person | 787 | 861 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,682 | 1,791 |
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| Without rent one person | 422 | 535 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,600 | 1,536 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 182.62 | 261.33 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 419.36 | 534.19 |
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| Food person | 312 | 301 |
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| Food family | 811 | 787 |
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| Transport person | 31.79 | 61.84 |
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| Transport family | 122.83 | 179.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.58 years | 54.69 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Balqa | Karak (Jordan) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.11 | 3.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 50.54 | 18.7 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.99 | 5.37 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.91 | 2.89 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.93 | 3.6 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.44 | 0.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Balqa | Karak (Jordan) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 135.81 | 267.64 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 125.22 | 181.6 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 336.16 | 521.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 228.12 | 391.82 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.78 | 35.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.83 | 59.2 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.21 | 33.3 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Balqa | Karak (Jordan) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.42 | 11.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 907 | 186 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 840 | 807 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 | 4.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.94% | 23.85% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.29 | 20.18 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 1.37 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Balqa | Karak (Jordan) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 | 1.75 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.53 | 1.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.81 | 1.65 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.68 | 12.45 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 4.16 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.79 | 6.53 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 | 2.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.77 |
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Other
| Item | Al Balqa | Karak (Jordan) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.38 | 38.16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.12 | 9.77 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.56 | 35.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.9 | 6.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.64 | 28.93 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.33 | 62 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 64.11 | 216.31 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,429 | 5,508 |
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