Cost of living in Al-Khums is 8% lower than in Carrefour (without rent).
Rent in Al-Khums is 34% cheaper than in Carrefour.
Cost of living including rent in Al-Khums is 19% lower than in Carrefour.
Food in Al-Khums is 10% cheaper than in Carrefour.
Transport in Al-Khums is 11% cheaper than in Carrefour.
| Al-Khums | Carrefour | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Al-Khums | Carrefour | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.84 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.8 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.83 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.66 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.62 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.31 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.51 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.86 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.6 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.73 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.64 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.44 $ | 2.84 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.8 $ | 14 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.55 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.81 $ | 6.34 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.3 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.99 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.34 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.74 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.86 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.4 $ | 38 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.9 $ | 58.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17 $ | 27.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 101 $ | 156 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 191 $ | 316 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 178 $ | 226 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 358 $ | 483 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 825 $ | 1,505 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 243 $ | 851 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 283 $ | 405 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.66 % | 12.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.5 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.56 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Haircut | 1.49 $ | 4.04 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 42 $ | 63.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.5 $ | 28.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 74.2 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,048 $ | 3,354 $ |