Cost of living in Ambon is 8% higher than in Al-Hasakah (without rent).
Rent in Ambon is 37% more expensive than in Al-Hasakah.
Cost of living including rent in Ambon is 19% higher than in Al-Hasakah.
Food in Ambon is 13% more expensive than in Al-Hasakah.
Transport in Ambon is 5% cheaper than in Al-Hasakah.
| Ambon | Al-Hasakah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ambon | Al-Hasakah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 6.6 $ | 13 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.33 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.74 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.94 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.63 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.45 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.87 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.01 $ | 9.43 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.8 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.81 $ | 2.45 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 0.13 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.5 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.09 $ | 10.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.1 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.06 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.09 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.19 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.91 $ | 3.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.7 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.3 $ | 57.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33 $ | 55.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 155 $ | 78.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 360 $ | 158 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ | 116 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 539 $ | 284 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,167 $ | 1,024 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 816 $ | 388 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 266 $ | 61 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.18 % | 14.6 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.7 $ | 11 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.65 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Haircut | 3.24 $ | 13.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.8 $ | 63.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.6 $ | 19.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 115 $ | 47.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,857 $ | 1,802 $ |