Cost of living in Dammam is very similar to Goyang (without rent).
Rent in Dammam is 5% cheaper than in Goyang.
Cost of living including rent in Dammam is very similar to Goyang.
Food in Dammam is 16% cheaper than in Goyang.
Transport in Dammam is 46% more expensive than in Goyang.
| Dammam | Goyang | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dammam | Goyang | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.51 $ | 6.88 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.2 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.92 $ | 6.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.01 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.82 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.43 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.49 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.16 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.46 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 5.66 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.13 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.06 $ | 3.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.06 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.2 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.7 $ | 7.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.1 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.16 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.91 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.57 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.35 $ | 2.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.5 $ | 72 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 112 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.5 $ | 17.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 281 $ | 322 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 560 $ | 785 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 285 $ | 469 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 662 $ | 1,205 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,159 $ | 10,447 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,119 $ | 6,461 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,391 $ | 1,695 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.01 % | 3.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 77.9 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.5 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Haircut | 4.76 $ | 8.31 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.6 $ | 70.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.7 $ | 54.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 417 $ | 229 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,345 $ | 27,104 $ |