Cost of living in Abu Ghraib is 33% lower than in Seria (without rent).
Rent in Abu Ghraib is 15% cheaper than in Seria.
Cost of living including rent in Abu Ghraib is 23% lower than in Seria.
Food in Abu Ghraib is 43% cheaper than in Seria.
Transport in Abu Ghraib is 7% cheaper than in Seria.
| Abu Ghraib | Seria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Abu Ghraib | Seria | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.95 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.9 $ | 44 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.2 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.97 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.29 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.42 $ | 1.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.17 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 6.27 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.6 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.76 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.31 $ | 8.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 68.7 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.47 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.01 $ | 24.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.1 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.82 $ | 6.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.58 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.53 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.63 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
185 $ | 52.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
71.1 $ | 66.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 399 $ | 613 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 488 $ | 1,047 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 532 $ | 679 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,368 $ | 1,209 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,684 $ | 4,007 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 707 $ | 2,964 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 516 $ | 703 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.66 % | 3.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.5 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.51 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 5.61 $ | 7.94 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.9 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34 $ | 31.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 138 $ | 234 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,403 $ | 18,911 $ |