Cost of living in San Jose del Monte is 39% lower than in Beirut (without rent).
Rent in San Jose del Monte is 64% cheaper than in Beirut.
Cost of living including rent in San Jose del Monte is 51% lower than in Beirut.
Food in San Jose del Monte is 13% cheaper than in Beirut.
Transport in San Jose del Monte is 83% cheaper than in Beirut.
| San Jose del Monte | Beirut | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| San Jose del Monte | Beirut | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.49 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.58 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 3 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.81 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.84 $ | 1.6 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.88 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.07 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.05 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.29 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.64 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.55 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.92 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.28 $ | 1.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.5 $ | 80.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.14 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.67 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.1 $ | 52.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.94 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.22 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.63 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.61 $ | 2.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
85.5 $ | 141 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
131 $ | 216 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.2 $ | 30.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 79.8 $ | 317 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 178 $ | 720 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 95.7 $ | 646 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 231 $ | 1,699 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,914 $ | 3,352 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 986 $ | 1,315 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 442 $ | 453 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.76 % | 11.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.3 $ | 58.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.15 $ | 7 $ |
| Haircut | 5.58 $ | 7.96 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.7 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.8 $ | 83.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 127 $ | 284 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,630 $ | 4,334 $ |