Cost of living
Al Khums compared to Tarhuna and Msallata
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Overview comparison
Al KhumsTarhuna and Msallata
Consumer prices in Tarhuna and Msallata are roughly 8% higher than in Al Khums.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Khums | Tarhuna and Msallata |
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| Total with rent one person | 409 | 379 |
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| Total with rent family | 896 | 1,186 |
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| Without rent one person | 221 | 270 |
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| Without rent one family | 692 | 878 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 168.47 | 140.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 291.25 | 222.08 |
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| Food person | 165 | 206 |
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| Food family | 473 | 441 |
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| Transport person | 31.34 | 38.72 |
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| Transport family | 102.96 | 100.79 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.32 years | 79.16 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Khums | Tarhuna and Msallata |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.22 | 3.81 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13.91 | 18.61 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 1.69 | 4.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.88 | 0.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.68 | 0.77 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.52 | 0.54 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Khums | Tarhuna and Msallata |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 166.46 | 157.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 105.98 | 112.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 340 | 325.52 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 187.09 | 232.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.02 | 16.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.77 | 34.95 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.71 | 14.15 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Khums | Tarhuna and Msallata |
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| Local transport ticket | 19.91 | 12.54 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,101 | 887 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 375 | 240 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.85% | 27.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.66 | 7.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.59 | 0.57 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Khums | Tarhuna and Msallata |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 1.21 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.29 | 0.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.52 | 1.78 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.84 | 4.54 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.78 | 3.67 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.37 | 12.01 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.38 | 2.09 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 | 0.2 |
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Other
| Item | Al Khums | Tarhuna and Msallata |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.85 | 31.31 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.54 | 3.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.34 | 28.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.56 | 1.46 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.42 | 25.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 43.59 | 45.87 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 68.48 | 84.37 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 556 | 1,145 |
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