Cost of living in Dalian is 5% lower than in Nablus (without rent).
Rent in Dalian is 17% more expensive than in Nablus.
Cost of living including rent in Dalian is 4% higher than in Nablus.
Food in Dalian is 20% cheaper than in Nablus.
Transport in Dalian is 71% more expensive than in Nablus.
| Dalian | Nablus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dalian | Nablus | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.47 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.5 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.24 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.86 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.8 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 0.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.78 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 5.29 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.41 $ | 5.66 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.32 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.62 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.16 $ | 7.12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.4 $ | 64.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.69 $ | 9.01 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.16 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.94 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.35 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.34 $ | 3.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.1 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.8 $ | 81.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.5 $ | 38.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 315 $ | 212 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 406 $ | 491 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 413 $ | 267 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 609 $ | 552 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,337 $ | 733 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,738 $ | 589 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 697 $ | 670 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.31 % | 6.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.7 $ | 63.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.72 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Haircut | 4.48 $ | 5.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98 $ | 87.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.8 $ | 55.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 431 $ | 195 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,189 $ | 3,784 $ |