Cost of living in Talas is 27% lower than in Irbid (without rent).
Rent in Talas is 69% more expensive than in Irbid.
Cost of living including rent in Talas is 4% higher than in Irbid.
Food in Talas is 13% cheaper than in Irbid.
Transport in Talas is 85% cheaper than in Irbid.
| Talas | Irbid | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Talas | Irbid | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.94 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.5 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.74 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.14 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.64 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.77 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.72 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.41 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6 $ | 9.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.59 $ | 3.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.43 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.79 $ | 11.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.8 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.1 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.78 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.06 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.24 $ | 3.19 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19 $ | 45.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.1 $ | 70.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.4 $ | 30.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 284 $ | 115 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 487 $ | 282 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 408 $ | 161 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 735 $ | 320 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 982 $ | 543 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 877 $ | 536 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 263 $ | 456 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.44 % | 7.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.5 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.14 $ | 9.17 $ |
| Haircut | 3.18 $ | 7.85 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 80.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.2 $ | 26.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 235 $ | 112 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,350 $ | 4,238 $ |