Cost of living in Dammam is 85% higher than in Tokmok (without rent).
Rent in Dammam is 15% more expensive than in Tokmok.
Cost of living including rent in Dammam is 47% higher than in Tokmok.
Food in Dammam is 42% more expensive than in Tokmok.
Transport in Dammam is 949% more expensive than in Tokmok.
| Dammam | Tokmok | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dammam | Tokmok | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.51 $ | 5.92 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.2 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.92 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.01 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.82 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.43 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.49 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.16 $ | 9.82 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.46 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 7.39 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.13 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.06 $ | 1.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.06 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.2 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.7 $ | 3.59 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.1 $ | 13 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.16 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.91 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.57 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.35 $ | 1.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.5 $ | 19 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.5 $ | 12.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 281 $ | 311 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 560 $ | 566 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 285 $ | 426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 662 $ | 843 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,159 $ | 1,127 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,119 $ | 890 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,391 $ | 329 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.01 % | 18.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 77.9 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.5 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Haircut | 4.76 $ | 3.21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.6 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.7 $ | 39.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 417 $ | 235 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,345 $ | 6,295 $ |