Cost of living in Karbala is 35% higher than in Hama (without rent).
Rent in Karbala is 21% more expensive than in Hama.
Cost of living including rent in Karbala is 29% higher than in Hama.
Food in Karbala is 26% more expensive than in Hama.
Transport in Karbala is 133% more expensive than in Hama.
| Karbala | Hama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Karbala | Hama | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.22 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.7 $ | 12 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.07 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.34 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 0.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.7 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.86 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.6 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.8 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.77 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.94 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.22 $ | 2.49 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.5 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.45 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.7 $ | 4.47 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.9 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.55 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.49 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.76 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ | 3.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.4 $ | 42.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
82.5 $ | 65.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.2 $ | 67 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 133 $ | 89 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 206 $ | 65.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 229 $ | 114 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 312 $ | 90.5 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,155 $ | 997 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 345 $ | 602 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 506 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.96 % | 11.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.95 $ | 3 $ |
| Haircut | 4.05 $ | 14.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 30.9 $ | 47.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.2 $ | 10 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 91 $ | 35.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 785 $ | 504 $ |