Cost of living in Al Ain is 34% higher than in Beruwala (without rent).
Rent in Al Ain is 204% more expensive than in Beruwala.
Cost of living including rent in Al Ain is 91% higher than in Beruwala.
Food in Al Ain is 6% more expensive than in Beruwala.
Transport in Al Ain is 236% more expensive than in Beruwala.
| Al Ain | Beruwala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Al Ain | Beruwala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.11 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.8 $ | 25.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.98 $ | 7.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.15 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.29 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.77 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.09 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.18 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.49 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.07 $ | 5.29 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.01 $ | 8.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 7.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.29 $ | 9.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.1 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.8 $ | 9.49 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.68 $ | 3.11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 64.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.18 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.16 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.44 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.14 $ | 0.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.9 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
77.1 $ | 55.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.2 $ | 17.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 460 $ | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,125 $ | 272 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 440 $ | 165 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 820 $ | 531 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,023 $ | 1,589 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,222 $ | 1,410 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,674 $ | 168 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.73 % | 19.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 81 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.3 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Haircut | 8.02 $ | 3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.8 $ | 70.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.7 $ | 31 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 665 $ | 31.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,250 $ | 601 $ |