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