Cost of living in Dhahran is 57% higher than in Taiz (without rent).
Rent in Dhahran is 85% more expensive than in Taiz.
Cost of living including rent in Dhahran is 69% higher than in Taiz.
Food in Dhahran is 53% more expensive than in Taiz.
Transport in Dhahran is 25% more expensive than in Taiz.
| Dhahran | Taiz | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dhahran | Taiz | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.32 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.2 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.72 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.76 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.31 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.6 $ | 6.65 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.11 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.27 $ | 7.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.05 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.27 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.1 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.7 $ | 5.82 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.3 $ | 12 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.33 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.8 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.41 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.41 $ | 1.24 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
74.9 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69 $ | 27.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 268 $ | 148 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 521 $ | 307 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 296 $ | 215 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 640 $ | 471 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,219 $ | 1,565 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 925 $ | 830 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,601 $ | 390 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.02 % | 12.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 80.3 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Haircut | 4.66 $ | 3.67 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.4 $ | 61.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.3 $ | 25.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 228 $ | 77.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,784 $ | 2,821 $ |