Cost of living in Kaechon is 34% higher than in Jounieh (without rent).
Rent in Kaechon is 96% more expensive than in Jounieh.
Cost of living including rent in Kaechon is 65% higher than in Jounieh.
Food in Kaechon is 62% more expensive than in Jounieh.
Transport in Kaechon is 55% more expensive than in Jounieh.
| Kaechon | Jounieh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kaechon | Jounieh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.49 $ | 8.24 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 111 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.82 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 1.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.54 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.61 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.54 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.44 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.1 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.83 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.9 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.8 $ | 2.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.1 $ | 70.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.3 $ | 12.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.53 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.91 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.42 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.4 $ | 137 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 213 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.1 $ | 31.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 781 $ | 255 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,558 $ | 650 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 871 $ | 527 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,062 $ | 1,457 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,497 $ | 2,895 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 840 $ | 1,236 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 401 $ | 450 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.31 % | 10.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.9 $ | 49.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.27 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Haircut | 4.07 $ | 7.85 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.3 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.5 $ | 78 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 102 $ | 268 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,357 $ | 4,057 $ |