Cost of living in Samarra is 23% higher than in Ibb (without rent).
Rent in Samarra is 48% more expensive than in Ibb.
Cost of living including rent in Samarra is 34% higher than in Ibb.
Food in Samarra is 20% more expensive than in Ibb.
Transport in Samarra is 30% more expensive than in Ibb.
| Samarra | Ibb | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Samarra | Ibb | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.02 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.1 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.17 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.91 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.51 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.43 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.59 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.53 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.18 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.03 $ | 2.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.52 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 38.5 $ | 11 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.1 $ | 5.83 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.3 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.71 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.45 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.99 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.11 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.8 $ | 36.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
108 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.5 $ | 28 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 206 $ | 146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 322 $ | 300 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 291 $ | 212 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 587 $ | 462 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,334 $ | 1,549 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 574 $ | 823 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 543 $ | 388 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.45 % | 12.62 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.6 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.62 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Haircut | 4.54 $ | 3.68 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55.9 $ | 61.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.8 $ | 25.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 142 $ | 77.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,111 $ | 2,838 $ |