Cost of living in Idlib is 47% lower than in Ras al-Khaimah (without rent).
Rent in Idlib is 80% cheaper than in Ras al-Khaimah.
Cost of living including rent in Idlib is 68% lower than in Ras al-Khaimah.
Food in Idlib is 42% cheaper than in Ras al-Khaimah.
Transport in Idlib is 42% cheaper than in Ras al-Khaimah.
| Idlib | Ras al-Khaimah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Idlib | Ras al-Khaimah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.04 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.6 $ | 48.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.98 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 9.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.27 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.05 $ | 1.37 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.91 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.68 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.95 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.44 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.02 $ | 6.88 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.12 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 4.36 $ | 56.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.32 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11 $ | 12.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.9 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.01 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.52 $ | 5.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.47 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.07 $ | 3.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.6 $ | 91.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.4 $ | 140 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67.1 $ | 93.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 78.5 $ | 857 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 167 $ | 1,618 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 122 $ | 652 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 275 $ | 2,472 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 959 $ | 4,270 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 383 $ | 2,401 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 62.2 $ | 2,412 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.46 % | 5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.1 $ | 46.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.99 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Haircut | 14.2 $ | 6.45 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 47.5 $ | 100 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.2 $ | 95.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 48.4 $ | 243 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,636 $ | 7,713 $ |