Cost of living in Kulsary is 13% lower than in Aqaba (without rent).
Rent in Kulsary is 25% cheaper than in Aqaba.
Cost of living including rent in Kulsary is 18% lower than in Aqaba.
Food in Kulsary is 5% cheaper than in Aqaba.
Transport in Kulsary is 63% cheaper than in Aqaba.
| Kulsary | Aqaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kulsary | Aqaba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.47 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.1 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.72 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.98 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.92 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.33 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.42 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.57 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.25 $ | 9.22 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.28 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.82 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.76 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.86 $ | 3.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.2 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.45 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.88 $ | 4.14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.27 $ | 19 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.45 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.8 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.68 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.07 $ | 4.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.2 $ | 59.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.7 $ | 91.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.6 $ | 34.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 185 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 423 $ | 465 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 286 $ | 230 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 664 $ | 691 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 825 $ | 1,130 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 601 $ | 565 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 660 $ | 587 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.34 % | 7.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45 $ | 53.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.55 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Haircut | 5.43 $ | 7.23 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69 $ | 64 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.3 $ | 22.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 290 $ | 41.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,849 $ | 3,414 $ |