Cost of living in Al Wajh is 18% higher than in Xi'an (without rent).
Rent in Al Wajh is 96% more expensive than in Xi'an.
Cost of living including rent in Al Wajh is 48% higher than in Xi'an.
Food in Al Wajh is 47% more expensive than in Xi'an.
Transport in Al Wajh is 55% cheaper than in Xi'an.
| Al Wajh | Xi'an | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Al Wajh | Xi'an | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.69 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.3 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.12 $ | 5.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.77 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.75 $ | 0.45 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.45 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.8 $ | 7.18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.52 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.18 $ | 8.12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.83 $ | 2.74 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.06 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.3 $ | 28 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.8 $ | 3.79 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.01 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.62 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.75 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.18 $ | 2.12 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.1 $ | 28 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 42.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
82.3 $ | 12.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 250 $ | 176 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 434 $ | 430 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 477 $ | 245 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 568 $ | 476 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,496 $ | 2,613 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 987 $ | 2,013 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,857 $ | 971 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.14 % | 4.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 81.8 $ | 44.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Haircut | 3.3 $ | 3.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.7 $ | 70.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29.4 $ | 41.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 222 $ | 320 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,310 $ | 18,300 $ |