Cost of living in Madinat Zayed is 81% higher than in Sanaa (without rent).
Rent in Madinat Zayed is 344% more expensive than in Sanaa.
Cost of living including rent in Madinat Zayed is 196% higher than in Sanaa.
Food in Madinat Zayed is 96% more expensive than in Sanaa.
Transport in Madinat Zayed is 42% cheaper than in Sanaa.
| Madinat Zayed | Sanaa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Madinat Zayed | Sanaa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.49 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 54.6 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.68 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.2 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.14 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.26 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.7 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.68 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.71 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.11 $ | 2.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.8 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 41.6 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.88 $ | 5.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 80.7 $ | 13 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.13 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.19 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.75 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.81 $ | 1.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95.4 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
91.7 $ | 26.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 810 $ | 160 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,992 $ | 356 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,177 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,279 $ | 591 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,446 $ | 1,730 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,310 $ | 908 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,244 $ | 406 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.65 % | 12.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 73.9 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Haircut | 9.9 $ | 4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.3 $ | 60.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.7 $ | 25.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 549 $ | 80.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,486 $ | 2,963 $ |