Cost of living in South Dumdum is 18% lower than in Qamishli (without rent).
Rent in South Dumdum is 26% cheaper than in Qamishli.
Cost of living including rent in South Dumdum is 21% lower than in Qamishli.
Food in South Dumdum is 15% cheaper than in Qamishli.
Transport in South Dumdum is 13% cheaper than in Qamishli.
| South Dumdum | Qamishli | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| South Dumdum | Qamishli | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.7 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.1 $ | 9.93 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.51 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.81 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.33 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.43 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.91 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.2 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.55 $ | 9.35 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.32 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.33 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.98 $ | 2.57 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.23 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.1 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.18 $ | 11.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.9 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.96 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.69 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.85 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.97 $ | 3.14 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.5 $ | 61.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.26 $ | 52.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 85.2 $ | 73.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 187 $ | 133 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 137 $ | 91 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 223 $ | 235 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,153 $ | 1,029 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 606 $ | 405 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 525 $ | 60.4 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.85 % | 14.82 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.3 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.92 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Haircut | 2.94 $ | 13.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 43.6 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.5 $ | 20 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 52.4 $ | 50.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,720 $ | 1,858 $ |