Cost of Living in East London vs Ali Sabieh

Cost of living in East London is 16% higher than in Ali Sabieh (without rent).

Rent in East London is 40% more expensive than in Ali Sabieh.

Cost of living including rent in East London is 27% higher than in Ali Sabieh.

Food in East London is 10% more expensive than in Ali Sabieh.

Transport in East London is 38% more expensive than in Ali Sabieh.

East London vs. Ali Sabieh Comparision

East London Ali Sabieh
Cost of Living, including rent
703 $
555 $
Without Rent
355 $
307 $
Rent & Utilities
349 $
249 $
Food
246 $
223 $
Transport
34 $
24 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
1,643 $
433 $
Quality of Life
26
14
Population
267.0K
71.2K

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East London Ali Sabieh

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
6.86 $ 3.99 $
Dinner, for 2 31.5 $ 22.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 3.9 $ 5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.99 $ 1.82 $
Capuccino 1.83 $ 1.85 $
Coke, 330ml 1.12 $ 0.68 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.94 $ 1.19 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 0.89 $ 0.81 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.52 $ 1.19 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.36 $ 1.75 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.42 $ 7.09 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.88 $ 4.33 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.76 $ 7.32 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.42 $ 2.16 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.39 $ 1.29 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.46 $ 1.61 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.08 $ 0.98 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.32 $ 1.07 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.65 $ 0.38 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.33 $ 1.33 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 4.6 $ 7.68 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.16 $ 1.41 $
Cigarette pack 2.75 $ 2.82 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 0.72 $ 0.48 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 22.1 $ 19 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 1.32 $ 1.1 $
Taxi, 8 km 4.87 $ 7.43 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 27.2 $ 20.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.26 $ 4.1 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 3.48 $ 3.15 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.69 $ 1.56 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.16 $ 1.31 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
66.4 $ 41 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
103 $ 63.2 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
39.9 $ 26.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 231 $ 168 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 683 $ 333 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 286 $ 236 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,637 $ 480 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,286 $ 1,438 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,857 $ 868 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 1,643 $ 433 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.86 % 11.86 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 32.8 $ 23.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 3.46 $ 4.68 $
Haircut 5.27 $ 4.66 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 98.7 $ 68.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45.1 $ 33.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 67.4 $ 141 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 3,485 $ 4,122 $