Cost of living in Bisha is 87% higher than in Zabid (without rent).
Rent in Bisha is 80% more expensive than in Zabid.
Cost of living including rent in Bisha is 83% higher than in Zabid.
Food in Bisha is 61% more expensive than in Zabid.
Transport in Bisha is 163% more expensive than in Zabid.
| Bisha | Zabid | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bisha | Zabid | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.18 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 43.3 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.63 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.5 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.71 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.69 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.1 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.57 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 6.45 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.25 $ | 7.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.92 $ | 2.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.03 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 41.2 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.6 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ | 5.89 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.1 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.65 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.24 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.13 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.23 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.9 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 56 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
71.5 $ | 28.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 243 $ | 142 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 531 $ | 294 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 320 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 627 $ | 442 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,253 $ | 1,514 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 805 $ | 813 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,929 $ | 387 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.75 % | 12.67 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 113 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.4 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Haircut | 5.19 $ | 3.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 120 $ | 60.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44 $ | 25.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 279 $ | 77.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,486 $ | 2,812 $ |