Cost of living in Delmas is 5% lower than in Ali Sabieh (without rent).
Rent in Delmas is 7% cheaper than in Ali Sabieh.
Cost of living including rent in Delmas is 6% lower than in Ali Sabieh.
Food in Delmas is 6% cheaper than in Ali Sabieh.
Transport in Delmas is 28% more expensive than in Ali Sabieh.
| Delmas | Ali Sabieh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Delmas | Ali Sabieh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.36 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.5 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.64 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.82 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.59 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.92 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.29 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.76 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.45 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.83 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.1 $ | 19 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.44 $ | 7.43 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.1 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.59 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.92 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.28 $ | 1.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.4 $ | 41 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.3 $ | 63.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.2 $ | 26.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 152 $ | 168 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 310 $ | 333 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 220 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 472 $ | 480 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,487 $ | 1,438 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 840 $ | 868 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 402 $ | 433 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.38 % | 11.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.24 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Haircut | 4.07 $ | 4.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.3 $ | 68.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.4 $ | 33.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 101 $ | 141 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,298 $ | 4,122 $ |