Cost of living in Aqaba is 34% higher than in Ibb (without rent).
Rent in Aqaba is 43% more expensive than in Ibb.
Cost of living including rent in Aqaba is 38% higher than in Ibb.
Food in Aqaba is 30% more expensive than in Ibb.
Transport in Aqaba is 19% more expensive than in Ibb.
| Aqaba | Ibb | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Aqaba | Ibb | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.26 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.3 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.33 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.04 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.7 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.69 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.95 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.22 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.9 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.86 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.43 $ | 2.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.07 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.2 $ | 11 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.44 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.14 $ | 5.83 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.17 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.25 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.57 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.35 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.2 $ | 36.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.5 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.3 $ | 28 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 225 $ | 146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 465 $ | 300 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 230 $ | 212 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 691 $ | 462 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,130 $ | 1,549 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 565 $ | 823 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 587 $ | 388 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.18 % | 12.62 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 53.6 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.4 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Haircut | 7.23 $ | 3.68 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64 $ | 61.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.5 $ | 25.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 41.5 $ | 77.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,414 $ | 2,838 $ |