Cost of living in Ramallah is 40% higher than in Subang Jaya (without rent).
Rent in Ramallah is 19% more expensive than in Subang Jaya.
Cost of living including rent in Ramallah is 30% higher than in Subang Jaya.
Food in Ramallah is 45% more expensive than in Subang Jaya.
Transport in Ramallah is 21% more expensive than in Subang Jaya.
| Ramallah | Subang Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ramallah | Subang Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.34 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.3 $ | 19 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.88 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.4 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.73 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.69 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.84 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.18 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.16 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.17 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.07 $ | 4.32 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.61 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 74.5 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.1 $ | 9.89 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.2 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.2 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.62 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.03 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.88 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.1 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.6 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.2 $ | 32 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 322 $ | 274 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 520 $ | 489 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 386 $ | 390 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 676 $ | 794 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,208 $ | 2,086 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 903 $ | 1,156 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 937 $ | 1,047 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.2 % | 4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 61.8 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.14 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Haircut | 5.55 $ | 6.47 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.1 $ | 74.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 74.6 $ | 62.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 194 $ | 209 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,782 $ | 9,385 $ |