Cost of living in Latakia is 49% lower than in Beijing (without rent).
Rent in Latakia is 68% cheaper than in Beijing.
Cost of living including rent in Latakia is 60% lower than in Beijing.
Food in Latakia is 36% cheaper than in Beijing.
Transport in Latakia is 76% cheaper than in Beijing.
| Latakia | Beijing | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Latakia | Beijing | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.03 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.1 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.04 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.65 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.81 $ | 0.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.86 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.94 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.25 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.34 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.01 $ | 9.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.7 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.5 $ | 3.57 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.08 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 5.62 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.71 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.6 $ | 5.07 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.6 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.97 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.44 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.46 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.04 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.2 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.7 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.9 $ | 13.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 85 $ | 473 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 268 $ | 1,079 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 213 $ | 851 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 555 $ | 2,126 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 994 $ | 14,636 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 301 $ | 7,425 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 56.4 $ | 1,802 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.3 % | 4.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.4 $ | 61.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.99 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Haircut | 14.1 $ | 9.52 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 39.8 $ | 85.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.3 $ | 63.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 19.9 $ | 782 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,666 $ | 23,714 $ |