Cost of living in Miri is 40% lower than in Dammam (without rent).
Rent in Miri is 45% cheaper than in Dammam.
Cost of living including rent in Miri is 42% lower than in Dammam.
Food in Miri is 22% cheaper than in Dammam.
Transport in Miri is 84% cheaper than in Dammam.
| Miri | Dammam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Miri | Dammam | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.85 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12 $ | 40.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.06 $ | 7.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.78 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.73 $ | 0.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.43 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 7.16 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.57 $ | 8.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.3 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.54 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.23 $ | 8.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.46 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.62 $ | 33.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.05 $ | 24.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 48.7 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.99 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.04 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.26 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.69 $ | 2.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.1 $ | 73.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.7 $ | 113 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.3 $ | 63.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 151 $ | 281 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 386 $ | 560 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 290 $ | 285 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 500 $ | 662 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,207 $ | 1,159 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 606 $ | 1,119 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 834 $ | 2,391 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.44 % | 4.01 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.34 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Haircut | 4.07 $ | 4.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 45.4 $ | 86.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.7 $ | 67.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 100 $ | 417 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,306 $ | 8,345 $ |