Cost of living in Sakakah is 17% lower than in Ramallah (without rent).
Rent in Sakakah is 13% cheaper than in Ramallah.
Cost of living including rent in Sakakah is 15% lower than in Ramallah.
Food in Sakakah is 19% cheaper than in Ramallah.
Transport in Sakakah is 27% cheaper than in Ramallah.
| Sakakah | Ramallah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sakakah | Ramallah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.87 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.48 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.58 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.22 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.55 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.18 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.54 $ | 7.16 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.92 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 16 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.6 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.22 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.59 $ | 7.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.05 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.4 $ | 74.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.6 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.1 $ | 16.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.3 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.68 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.55 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.87 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.81 $ | 3.88 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.2 $ | 60.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 91.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
87.4 $ | 34.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 203 $ | 322 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 305 $ | 520 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 204 $ | 386 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 343 $ | 676 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 940 $ | 1,208 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 740 $ | 903 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,341 $ | 937 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.71 % | 6.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.4 $ | 61.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.7 $ | 8.14 $ |
| Haircut | 3.43 $ | 5.55 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.1 $ | 93.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.5 $ | 74.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 260 $ | 194 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,701 $ | 3,782 $ |