Cost of living in Kashiwa is 2% lower than in Beirut (without rent).
Rent in Kashiwa is 5% cheaper than in Beirut.
Cost of living including rent in Kashiwa is 4% lower than in Beirut.
Food in Kashiwa is 14% more expensive than in Beirut.
Transport in Kashiwa is 18% cheaper than in Beirut.
| Kashiwa | Beirut | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kashiwa | Beirut | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.02 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.9 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.28 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 3 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.65 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.92 $ | 1.6 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.72 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.62 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.36 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.45 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.25 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.05 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.19 $ | 1.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.65 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 105 $ | 80.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.17 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.2 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.8 $ | 52.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.94 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.49 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.44 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2 $ | 2.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.3 $ | 141 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
139 $ | 216 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.6 $ | 30.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 383 $ | 317 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 550 $ | 720 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 531 $ | 646 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 804 $ | 1,699 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,209 $ | 3,352 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,121 $ | 1,315 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,484 $ | 453 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.03 % | 11.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.4 $ | 58.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.6 $ | 7 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 7.96 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 42.1 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.6 $ | 83.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 246 $ | 284 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,776 $ | 4,334 $ |