Cost of living in Sharjah is 163% higher than in Faisalabad (without rent).
Rent in Sharjah is 737% more expensive than in Faisalabad.
Cost of living including rent in Sharjah is 371% higher than in Faisalabad.
Food in Sharjah is 163% more expensive than in Faisalabad.
Transport in Sharjah is 229% more expensive than in Faisalabad.
| Sharjah | Faisalabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sharjah | Faisalabad | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.47 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.7 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.48 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.57 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.16 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.85 $ | 0.3 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.79 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.43 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.82 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.68 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.32 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.15 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.28 $ | 1.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.16 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.3 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.9 $ | 2.64 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 46.3 $ | 11 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.39 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.66 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.48 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.34 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
185 $ | 50.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
97.3 $ | 18 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 735 $ | 59 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,186 $ | 126 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 786 $ | 84.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,630 $ | 169 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,590 $ | 776 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,507 $ | 902 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,228 $ | 214 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.6 % | 16.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.2 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.3 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Haircut | 4.66 $ | 1.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.4 $ | 83.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.4 $ | 16.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 278 $ | 25.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,054 $ | 785 $ |