Cost of living in Tikrit is 18% lower than in Sumqayit (without rent).
Rent in Tikrit is 3% cheaper than in Sumqayit.
Cost of living including rent in Tikrit is 12% lower than in Sumqayit.
Food in Tikrit is 15% cheaper than in Sumqayit.
Transport in Tikrit is 20% more expensive than in Sumqayit.
| Tikrit | Sumqayit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tikrit | Sumqayit | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.96 $ | 9.09 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.8 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.49 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.69 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.45 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.43 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.92 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.52 $ | 5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.82 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 9.82 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.92 $ | 3.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.49 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 38.2 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.4 $ | 6.13 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.5 $ | 29.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.86 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.4 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.99 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.7 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62.7 $ | 35.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
97.2 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.1 $ | 14.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 186 $ | 223 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 319 $ | 382 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 259 $ | 390 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 540 $ | 866 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,185 $ | 1,831 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 536 $ | 925 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 564 $ | 464 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.11 % | 9.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.1 $ | 46 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.06 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Haircut | 4.34 $ | 11 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 58.5 $ | 118 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.4 $ | 56.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 145 $ | 221 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,062 $ | 6,293 $ |