Cost of living
Jerash compared to Al `Aqabah
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Overview comparison
JerashAl `Aqabah
Consumer prices in Al `Aqabah are roughly 21% higher than in Jerash.
Cost of living
| Item | Jerash | Al `Aqabah |
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| Total with rent one person | 649 | 811 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,219 | 1,883 |
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| Without rent one person | 358 | 546 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,186 | 1,572 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 199.09 | 260.68 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 442.96 | 412.7 |
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| Food person | 251 | 390 |
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| Food family | 698 | 1,031 |
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| Transport person | 31.55 | 41.77 |
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| Transport family | 80.64 | 122.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.85 years | 83.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Jerash | Al `Aqabah |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.9 | 7.99 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 41.41 | 45.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.98 | 7.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.47 | 8.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.64 | 4.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.53 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Jerash | Al `Aqabah |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 288.24 | 104.15 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 111.64 | 126.58 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 393.77 | 328.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 227.91 | 208.94 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.94 | 60.62 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.07 | 96.7 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.95 | 37.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | Jerash | Al `Aqabah |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.24 | 6 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 802 | 1,068 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 584 | 827 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.3 | 0.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.38% | 37.62% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.3 | 12.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.81 | 1.37 |
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Groceries
| Item | Jerash | Al `Aqabah |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 | 1.36 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.38 | 0.51 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.9 | 2.37 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.08 | 6.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.34 | 5.36 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.7 | 12.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.23 | 1.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | Jerash | Al `Aqabah |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.51 | 32.74 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.53 | 9.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 30.3 | 24.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.93 | 7.94 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.89 | 19.45 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.19 | 94.53 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 57.59 | 68.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,845 | 6,128 |
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