Cost of living in Seeb is very similar to Umm al-Quwain (without rent).
Rent in Seeb is 61% cheaper than in Umm al-Quwain.
Cost of living including rent in Seeb is 44% lower than in Umm al-Quwain.
Food in Seeb is 8% more expensive than in Umm al-Quwain.
Transport in Seeb is 37% more expensive than in Umm al-Quwain.
| Seeb | Umm al-Quwain | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Seeb | Umm al-Quwain | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.77 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.6 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.85 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.3 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.63 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.79 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.27 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.07 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.24 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.09 $ | 7.89 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.02 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.3 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.36 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.55 $ | 5.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.1 $ | 60.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.4 $ | 9.93 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37 $ | 65 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.1 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.81 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.87 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.68 $ | 2.94 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66 $ | 92.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 143 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69.7 $ | 99.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 330 $ | 908 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 659 $ | 2,800 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 469 $ | 1,762 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 985 $ | 2,453 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,688 $ | 4,769 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,189 $ | 3,116 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,354 $ | 3,567 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.87 % | 4.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.5 $ | 99.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Haircut | 7.84 $ | 6.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.1 $ | 88 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42 $ | 58 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 178 $ | 774 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,072 $ | 8,126 $ |