Cost of living in Panjim is 50% lower than in Jounieh (without rent).
Rent in Panjim is 65% cheaper than in Jounieh.
Cost of living including rent in Panjim is 58% lower than in Jounieh.
Food in Panjim is 45% cheaper than in Jounieh.
Transport in Panjim is 71% cheaper than in Jounieh.
| Panjim | Jounieh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Panjim | Jounieh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.38 $ | 8.24 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.8 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.07 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.99 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.63 $ | 1.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.01 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.44 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.87 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.87 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.43 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.3 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.97 $ | 2.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.17 $ | 70.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.02 $ | 12.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.4 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.32 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.88 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.7 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.69 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.2 $ | 137 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.8 $ | 213 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.12 $ | 31.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 255 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 295 $ | 650 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 178 $ | 527 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 401 $ | 1,457 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 891 $ | 2,895 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 657 $ | 1,236 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 215 $ | 450 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.66 % | 10.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.5 $ | 49.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.6 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Haircut | 2.07 $ | 7.85 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 50.8 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.6 $ | 78 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 62.9 $ | 268 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,643 $ | 4,057 $ |