Cost of living in Fujairah is 47% higher than in Sulaymaniyah (without rent).
Rent in Fujairah is 150% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah.
Cost of living including rent in Fujairah is 89% higher than in Sulaymaniyah.
Food in Fujairah is 63% more expensive than in Sulaymaniyah.
Transport in Fujairah is 45% cheaper than in Sulaymaniyah.
| Fujairah | Sulaymaniyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Fujairah | Sulaymaniyah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.62 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 42.4 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.91 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.5 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.81 $ | 0.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.6 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.71 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.9 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.36 $ | 2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.8 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.4 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.7 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.2 $ | 14.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 99.5 $ | 20 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.18 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.95 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.37 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.5 $ | 2.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
83.8 $ | 50 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
130 $ | 77.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
81.7 $ | 26.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 483 $ | 179 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 971 $ | 445 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 611 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,294 $ | 703 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,496 $ | 887 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,881 $ | 631 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,625 $ | 520 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.03 % | 7.74 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 67 $ | 48.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.47 $ | 7.61 $ |
| Haircut | 3.78 $ | 4.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80 $ | 62.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.1 $ | 23.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 244 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,691 $ | 2,845 $ |