Cost of living in Quanzhou is 22% lower than in Umm al-Quwain (without rent).
Rent in Quanzhou is 78% cheaper than in Umm al-Quwain.
Cost of living including rent in Quanzhou is 62% lower than in Umm al-Quwain.
Food in Quanzhou is 27% cheaper than in Umm al-Quwain.
Transport in Quanzhou is 61% more expensive than in Umm al-Quwain.
| Quanzhou | Umm al-Quwain | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Quanzhou | Umm al-Quwain | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.47 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.38 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.12 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.95 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.41 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.2 $ | 7.89 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.8 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.71 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.82 $ | 5.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20 $ | 60.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.11 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.67 $ | 9.93 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.5 $ | 65 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.31 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.44 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.73 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.36 $ | 2.94 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.6 $ | 92.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.1 $ | 143 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.92 $ | 99.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 257 $ | 908 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 327 $ | 2,800 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 193 $ | 1,762 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 425 $ | 2,453 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,834 $ | 4,769 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,563 $ | 3,116 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 831 $ | 3,567 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.88 % | 4.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.2 $ | 99.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.27 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Haircut | 8.14 $ | 6.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.9 $ | 88 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43 $ | 58 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 469 $ | 774 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,902 $ | 8,126 $ |