Cost of living in Umm al-Fahm is 4% higher than in Gzira (without rent).
Rent in Umm al-Fahm is 7% cheaper than in Gzira.
Cost of living including rent in Umm al-Fahm is 2% lower than in Gzira.
Food in Umm al-Fahm is 3% more expensive than in Gzira.
Transport in Umm al-Fahm is 26% cheaper than in Gzira.
| Umm al-Fahm | Gzira | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Umm al-Fahm | Gzira | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.3 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 81.3 $ | 88.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 14.8 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.18 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.87 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.81 $ | 2.52 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.33 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.83 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.87 $ | 8.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.8 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.46 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.54 $ | 6.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.55 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 51.9 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.5 $ | 30.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 112 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.06 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.19 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.36 $ | 2.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
136 $ | 68.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
213 $ | 104 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.6 $ | 31.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 736 $ | 866 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,179 $ | 1,624 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 870 $ | 1,019 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,376 $ | 1,898 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,812 $ | 5,572 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,881 $ | 4,431 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,609 $ | 2,042 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.17 % | 5.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 62.6 $ | 78.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 9.97 $ |
| Haircut | 12.6 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 114 $ | 112 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 83.9 $ | 132 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 906 $ | 691 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,058 $ | 10,588 $ |