Cost of living in Gaza is 34% higher than in Bago (without rent).
Rent in Gaza is 59% cheaper than in Bago.
Cost of living including rent in Gaza is 22% lower than in Bago.
Food in Gaza is 24% more expensive than in Bago.
Transport in Gaza is 110% more expensive than in Bago.
| Gaza | Bago | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gaza | Bago | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.02 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.2 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.68 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.1 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.75 $ | 0.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.89 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.59 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.71 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 9.61 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.2 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.72 $ | 1.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.54 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.1 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.2 $ | 10.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.9 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.25 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.68 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.01 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.93 $ | 1.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.6 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
77.9 $ | 45.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
36.2 $ | 33.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 103 $ | 340 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 166 $ | 576 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 134 $ | 700 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 244 $ | 864 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 789 $ | 1,237 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 513 $ | 352 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 327 $ | 288 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 25.03 % | 10.67 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.5 $ | 47.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.7 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Haircut | 5.65 $ | 1.73 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.4 $ | 72.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.4 $ | 51.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 126 $ | 469 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,295 $ | 9,489 $ |