Cost of living in Sa Dec is 35% lower than in Qatif (without rent).
Rent in Sa Dec is 47% cheaper than in Qatif.
Cost of living including rent in Sa Dec is 41% lower than in Qatif.
Food in Sa Dec is 25% cheaper than in Qatif.
Transport in Sa Dec is 74% cheaper than in Qatif.
| Sa Dec | Qatif | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sa Dec | Qatif | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.3 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.4 $ | 39.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.91 $ | 8.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.88 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.53 $ | 0.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.87 $ | 7.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.15 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.2 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.43 $ | 6.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.26 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.3 $ | 39.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.85 $ | 15.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.6 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.85 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.12 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.05 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.14 $ | 2.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.7 $ | 63.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.8 $ | 98.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.2 $ | 58.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 133 $ | 259 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 497 $ | 494 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 211 $ | 324 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 754 $ | 706 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,420 $ | 1,272 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,312 $ | 1,101 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 258 $ | 1,633 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.7 % | 4.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.1 $ | 94.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.46 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Haircut | 6.2 $ | 4.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 83.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.4 $ | 39.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 265 $ | 224 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,461 $ | 6,650 $ |