Cost of living in Ctesiphon is 32% lower than in Fujairah (without rent).
Rent in Ctesiphon is 47% cheaper than in Fujairah.
Cost of living including rent in Ctesiphon is 40% lower than in Fujairah.
Food in Ctesiphon is 36% cheaper than in Fujairah.
Transport in Ctesiphon is 64% more expensive than in Fujairah.
| Ctesiphon | Fujairah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ctesiphon | Fujairah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.3 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.9 $ | 42.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.23 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 10 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.73 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.41 $ | 0.81 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.95 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.02 $ | 7.71 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.6 $ | 13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.1 $ | 5.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.59 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.9 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.7 $ | 11.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.7 $ | 99.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.88 $ | 6.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.31 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.99 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.74 $ | 3.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
74.4 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 130 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.9 $ | 81.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 221 $ | 483 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 373 $ | 971 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 346 $ | 611 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 691 $ | 1,294 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,645 $ | 4,496 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 683 $ | 2,881 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 520 $ | 1,625 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.55 % | 5.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.8 $ | 67 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.44 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Haircut | 5.35 $ | 3.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.2 $ | 80 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.6 $ | 79.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 135 $ | 244 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,273 $ | 7,691 $ |