Cost of living in Rason is very similar to Tripoli (without rent).
Rent in Rason is 94% more expensive than in Tripoli.
Cost of living including rent in Rason is 40% higher than in Tripoli.
Food in Rason is 10% more expensive than in Tripoli.
Transport in Rason is 48% more expensive than in Tripoli.
| Rason | Tripoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rason | Tripoli | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.8 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 112 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.07 $ | 8.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.84 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 2.81 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.54 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.64 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.49 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 9.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.71 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.52 $ | 8.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.6 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.82 $ | 4.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.4 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20 $ | 13.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.1 $ | 41.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.57 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.93 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.59 $ | 2.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.9 $ | 155 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
123 $ | 240 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.4 $ | 34.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 725 $ | 241 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,357 $ | 446 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 752 $ | 340 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,475 $ | 631 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,485 $ | 2,542 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 852 $ | 2,238 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 402 $ | 1,154 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.36 % | 4.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23 $ | 42.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.25 $ | 9.01 $ |
| Haircut | 4.02 $ | 10.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.6 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.6 $ | 78.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 101 $ | 437 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,315 $ | 7,063 $ |