Cost of living in Tokchon is 30% higher than in Sidon (without rent).
Rent in Tokchon is 221% more expensive than in Sidon.
Cost of living including rent in Tokchon is 102% higher than in Sidon.
Food in Tokchon is 56% more expensive than in Sidon.
Transport in Tokchon is 44% more expensive than in Sidon.
| Tokchon | Sidon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tokchon | Sidon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.49 $ | 8.94 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 111 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.03 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.81 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 1.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.52 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.62 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.58 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.45 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.78 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.95 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.7 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.82 $ | 2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.4 $ | 40.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.56 $ | 5.13 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.96 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.43 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.2 $ | 143 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 216 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.3 $ | 31 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 782 $ | 90.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,579 $ | 399 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 856 $ | 226 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,097 $ | 605 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,509 $ | 1,007 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 847 $ | 849 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 405 $ | 445 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.48 % | 11.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.9 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.24 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Haircut | 4.08 $ | 7.91 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.3 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.6 $ | 83.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 102 $ | 282 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,345 $ | 4,311 $ |