Cost of living in Ajman is 69% higher than in Taraz (without rent).
Rent in Ajman is 944% more expensive than in Taraz.
Cost of living including rent in Ajman is 352% higher than in Taraz.
Food in Ajman is 40% more expensive than in Taraz.
Transport in Ajman is 298% more expensive than in Taraz.
| Ajman | Taraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ajman | Taraz | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.5 $ | 6.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.5 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.22 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.46 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.15 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ | 0.83 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.79 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.13 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.05 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.23 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.7 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.87 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.41 $ | 1.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.06 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63.9 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.05 $ | 4.13 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 58 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.6 $ | 7.31 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.9 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.69 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.77 $ | 1.66 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.6 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
140 $ | 33.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
96.6 $ | 6.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,024 $ | 94.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 4,301 $ | 188 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,736 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,012 $ | 421 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,411 $ | 745 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,719 $ | 566 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,576 $ | 265 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.6 % | 16.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 146 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.3 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Haircut | 5.88 $ | 7.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.8 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.8 $ | 24.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 278 $ | 88.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,253 $ | 10,141 $ |