Cost of living in Sumqayit is 47% lower than in Dubai (without rent).
Rent in Sumqayit is 80% cheaper than in Dubai.
Cost of living including rent in Sumqayit is 69% lower than in Dubai.
Food in Sumqayit is 38% cheaper than in Dubai.
Transport in Sumqayit is 83% cheaper than in Dubai.
| Sumqayit | Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sumqayit | Dubai | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.09 $ | 10.76 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 33.8 $ | 70.69 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.46 $ | 9.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.37 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 1.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.33 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5 $ | 9.11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ | 8.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.82 $ | 8.78 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.05 $ | 32.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.31 $ | 8.35 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.6 $ | 87.07 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.69 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.13 $ | 5.88 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.8 $ | 52.29 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.55 $ | 26.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.35 $ | 6.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.9 $ | 7.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ | 2.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.5 $ | 134.43 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.7 $ | 198.94 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.8 $ | 87.67 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 223 $ | 1,161.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 382 $ | 1,994.37 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 390 $ | 1,887.37 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 866 $ | 3,100.15 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,831 $ | 8,448.88 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 925 $ | 12,617.77 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 464 $ | 3,788.71 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.44 % | 4.36 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46 $ | 116.07 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.63 $ | 12.63 $ |
| Haircut | 11 $ | 8.62 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 118 $ | 105.48 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.6 $ | 56.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 221 $ | 779 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,293 $ | 12,682 $ |