Cost of living
Zarqa compared to Al Balqa
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Overview comparison
ZarqaAl Balqa
Consumer prices in Zarqa are roughly 5% higher than in Al Balqa.
Cost of living
| Item | Zarqa | Al Balqa |
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| Total with rent one person | 799 | 787 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,716 | 1,682 |
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| Without rent one person | 396 | 422 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,418 | 1,600 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 238.47 | 182.62 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 331 | 419.36 |
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| Food person | 335 | 312 |
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| Food family | 834 | 811 |
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| Transport person | 43.69 | 31.79 |
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| Transport family | 107.04 | 122.83 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.35 years | 77.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Zarqa | Al Balqa |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.8 | 6.11 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 44.78 | 50.54 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.21 | 6.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.76 | 8.91 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.26 | 3.93 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.52 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Zarqa | Al Balqa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 106.98 | 135.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 134.66 | 125.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 331.83 | 336.16 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 183.45 | 228.12 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.97 | 67.78 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.29 | 85.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28 | 37.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Zarqa | Al Balqa |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.84 | 6.42 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,009 | 907 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 663 | 840 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 33.6% | 36.94% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.08 | 12.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.23 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Zarqa | Al Balqa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.7 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.47 | 0.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.84 | 1.81 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.4 | 6.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.08 | 6.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.16 | 10.79 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.57 | 1.35 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.28 |
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Other
| Item | Zarqa | Al Balqa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.4 | 35.38 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.66 | 10.12 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.86 | 25.56 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.39 | 6.9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.93 | 20.64 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 113.84 | 100.33 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 76.88 | 64.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,363 | 4,429 |
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