Cost of living in Bandar Abbas is 18% higher than in Zabid (without rent).
Rent in Bandar Abbas is 88% more expensive than in Zabid.
Cost of living including rent in Bandar Abbas is 49% higher than in Zabid.
Food in Bandar Abbas is 12% cheaper than in Zabid.
Transport in Bandar Abbas is 10% more expensive than in Zabid.
| Bandar Abbas | Zabid | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bandar Abbas | Zabid | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.22 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.9 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.7 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.75 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.32 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.98 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.43 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.16 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.81 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.03 $ | 6.45 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.05 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.74 $ | 7.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.64 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.18 $ | 2.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.22 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.95 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.66 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.67 $ | 5.89 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 97.2 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.78 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.92 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.62 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.64 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.2 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.6 $ | 56 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.2 $ | 28.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 361 $ | 142 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 604 $ | 294 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 454 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 798 $ | 442 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,679 $ | 1,514 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 843 $ | 813 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 330 $ | 387 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.88 % | 12.67 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.6 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.49 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Haircut | 26.4 $ | 3.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.7 $ | 60.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.2 $ | 25.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 126 $ | 77.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,273 $ | 2,812 $ |