Cost of living in Sidon is 15% lower than in Madinat Zayed (without rent).
Rent in Sidon is 73% cheaper than in Madinat Zayed.
Cost of living including rent in Sidon is 53% lower than in Madinat Zayed.
Food in Sidon is 18% cheaper than in Madinat Zayed.
Transport in Sidon is 34% more expensive than in Madinat Zayed.
| Sidon | Madinat Zayed | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sidon | Madinat Zayed | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.94 $ | 8.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 50.5 $ | 54.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.04 $ | 8.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.98 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.65 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.61 $ | 1.03 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.65 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.53 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 9.68 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.01 $ | 7.71 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.06 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2 $ | 6.11 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.02 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.2 $ | 41.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.94 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.7 $ | 8.88 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 52.8 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.13 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.22 $ | 5.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.38 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.06 $ | 3.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
143 $ | 95.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
216 $ | 146 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31 $ | 91.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 90.1 $ | 810 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 399 $ | 1,992 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 226 $ | 1,177 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 605 $ | 2,279 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,007 $ | 4,446 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 849 $ | 3,310 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 445 $ | 3,244 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.15 % | 4.65 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.7 $ | 73.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.96 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Haircut | 7.91 $ | 9.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 94.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 83.3 $ | 59.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 282 $ | 549 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,311 $ | 9,486 $ |