Cost of living in Beirut is 92% higher than in Haiphong (without rent).
Rent in Beirut is 93% more expensive than in Haiphong.
Cost of living including rent in Beirut is 92% higher than in Haiphong.
Food in Beirut is 58% more expensive than in Haiphong.
Transport in Beirut is 267% more expensive than in Haiphong.
| Beirut | Haiphong | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Beirut | Haiphong | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.92 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 50.5 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.96 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.67 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.6 $ | 0.43 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.54 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.91 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 8.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.04 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.98 $ | 1.27 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.5 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 80.8 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.7 $ | 5.45 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 52.7 $ | 32.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.02 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.23 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.36 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.07 $ | 1.12 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
141 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
216 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.9 $ | 9.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 317 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 720 $ | 684 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 646 $ | 338 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,699 $ | 1,082 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,352 $ | 1,210 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,315 $ | 499 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 453 $ | 624 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.1 % | 5.95 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.6 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 7.96 $ | 2.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 93.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 83.8 $ | 32.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 284 $ | 229 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,334 $ | 13,312 $ |