Cost of living in Mandaue is 49% higher than in Latakia (without rent).
Rent in Mandaue is 131% more expensive than in Latakia.
Cost of living including rent in Mandaue is 85% higher than in Latakia.
Food in Mandaue is 62% more expensive than in Latakia.
Transport in Mandaue is 3% cheaper than in Latakia.
| Mandaue | Latakia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mandaue | Latakia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.47 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.7 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.56 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.57 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ | 0.81 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.78 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.14 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.7 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.38 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.09 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.18 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.94 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.48 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.66 $ | 1.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.27 $ | 0.08 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.6 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.8 $ | 4.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.7 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.43 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.94 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.61 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.6 $ | 3.04 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.2 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
103 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.8 $ | 64.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 318 $ | 85 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 443 $ | 268 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 403 $ | 213 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 616 $ | 555 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,027 $ | 994 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 876 $ | 301 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 267 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.6 % | 13.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.99 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Haircut | 3.57 $ | 14.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.6 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.2 $ | 18.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 271 $ | 19.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,412 $ | 1,666 $ |