Cost of living in New Taipei is 49% higher than in Qalqilya (without rent).
Rent in New Taipei is 53% more expensive than in Qalqilya.
Cost of living including rent in New Taipei is 50% higher than in Qalqilya.
Food in New Taipei is 32% more expensive than in Qalqilya.
Transport in New Taipei is 136% more expensive than in Qalqilya.
| New Taipei | Qalqilya | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| New Taipei | Qalqilya | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.67 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.2 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.2 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.49 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.85 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 0.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.93 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.85 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.6 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.01 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.4 $ | 9.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.54 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.8 $ | 6.96 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.71 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.3 $ | 53.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.97 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.92 $ | 13.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.5 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.54 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.87 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.67 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.71 $ | 3.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.3 $ | 49.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
83.7 $ | 75.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.4 $ | 29.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 361 $ | 206 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 890 $ | 295 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 483 $ | 300 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,333 $ | 498 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,578 $ | 932 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,941 $ | 747 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,661 $ | 621 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.97 % | 5.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.9 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Haircut | 16.1 $ | 5.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.8 $ | 69.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.7 $ | 40.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 504 $ | 159 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,786 $ | 2,662 $ |