Cost of living in Samarra is 7% lower than in Jerash (without rent).
Rent in Samarra is 44% more expensive than in Jerash.
Cost of living including rent in Samarra is 13% higher than in Jerash.
Food in Samarra is 3% cheaper than in Jerash.
Transport in Samarra is 23% more expensive than in Jerash.
| Samarra | Jerash | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Samarra | Jerash | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.02 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.1 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.17 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.91 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.51 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.43 $ | 0.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.59 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.53 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.18 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 5.59 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ | 21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 4.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.03 $ | 3.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.52 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 38.5 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.1 $ | 11.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.3 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.71 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.45 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.99 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.11 $ | 3.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.8 $ | 43.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
108 $ | 65.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.5 $ | 34.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 206 $ | 128 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 322 $ | 280 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 291 $ | 252 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 587 $ | 424 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,334 $ | 796 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 574 $ | 608 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 543 $ | 427 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.45 % | 7.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.6 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.62 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Haircut | 4.54 $ | 7.86 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55.9 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.8 $ | 14.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 142 $ | 70.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,111 $ | 5,163 $ |