Cost of living in Sharjah is 44% higher than in Shah Alam (without rent).
Rent in Sharjah is 208% more expensive than in Shah Alam.
Cost of living including rent in Sharjah is 119% higher than in Shah Alam.
Food in Sharjah is 20% more expensive than in Shah Alam.
Transport in Sharjah is 170% more expensive than in Shah Alam.
| Sharjah | Shah Alam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sharjah | Shah Alam | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.47 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.7 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.48 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.57 $ | 5.42 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.16 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.85 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.79 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.43 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.82 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.68 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.32 $ | 12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.15 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.28 $ | 4.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.16 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.3 $ | 24 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.9 $ | 4.77 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 46.3 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.39 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.66 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.48 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.34 $ | 1.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
185 $ | 47.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
97.3 $ | 30.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 735 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,186 $ | 352 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 786 $ | 318 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,630 $ | 478 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,590 $ | 1,693 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,507 $ | 1,361 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,228 $ | 1,226 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.6 % | 4.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.2 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.3 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Haircut | 4.66 $ | 5.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.4 $ | 62.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.4 $ | 49.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 278 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,054 $ | 5,478 $ |