Cost of living in Kota Bharu is 49% lower than in Amman (without rent).
Rent in Kota Bharu is 47% cheaper than in Amman.
Cost of living including rent in Kota Bharu is 49% lower than in Amman.
Food in Kota Bharu is 41% cheaper than in Amman.
Transport in Kota Bharu is 81% cheaper than in Amman.
| Kota Bharu | Amman | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kota Bharu | Amman | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.76 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.7 $ | 48.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.1 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.33 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.41 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.82 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 7.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 7.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.19 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.3 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.09 $ | 3.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.72 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12 $ | 46.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.08 $ | 11.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.7 $ | 29.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.71 $ | 5.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.82 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.32 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.46 $ | 3.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.8 $ | 56 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.8 $ | 85.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.4 $ | 31.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 130 $ | 259 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 294 $ | 473 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 231 $ | 444 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 662 $ | 775 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 908 $ | 1,262 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 862 $ | 792 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 322 $ | 667 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4 % | 7.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.2 $ | 56.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.3 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Haircut | 6.87 $ | 8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.5 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.7 $ | 71.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 121 $ | 248 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,535 $ | 5,207 $ |