Cost of living in Medea is 7% lower than in Sabratha (without rent).
Rent in Medea is 14% cheaper than in Sabratha.
Cost of living including rent in Medea is 9% lower than in Sabratha.
Food in Medea is 10% more expensive than in Sabratha.
Transport in Medea is 63% cheaper than in Sabratha.
| Medea | Sabratha | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Medea | Sabratha | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.94 $ | 6.25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.6 $ | 25 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.85 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.35 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.42 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.08 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.46 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.22 $ | 4.88 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.5 $ | 9.91 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.41 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.11 $ | 2.64 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.13 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 4.72 $ | 24.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.83 $ | 9.46 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.3 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.72 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.42 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.16 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 0.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.1 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.9 $ | 33 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.5 $ | 19.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 69.9 $ | 77.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 154 $ | 133 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 104 $ | 117 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 192 $ | 209 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 731 $ | 1,239 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 386 $ | 364 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 315 $ | 209 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5 % | 17.58 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11.7 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.34 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Haircut | 2.48 $ | 1.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 31.2 $ | 47.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.2 $ | 29.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 38.8 $ | 73.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,631 $ | 1,178 $ |