Cost of living in Umm al-Quwain is 2% lower than in Jubail (without rent).
Rent in Umm al-Quwain is 203% more expensive than in Jubail.
Cost of living including rent in Umm al-Quwain is 91% higher than in Jubail.
Food in Umm al-Quwain is 4% more expensive than in Jubail.
Transport in Umm al-Quwain is 49% cheaper than in Jubail.
| Umm al-Quwain | Jubail | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Umm al-Quwain | Jubail | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.56 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.5 $ | 39.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.18 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.9 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.18 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.95 $ | 0.81 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.07 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.15 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.9 $ | 7.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.89 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.11 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.42 $ | 7.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.02 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.6 $ | 32.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.93 $ | 24.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 65 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.75 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.07 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.77 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.94 $ | 2.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.6 $ | 73.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
143 $ | 113 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
99.7 $ | 63.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 908 $ | 259 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,800 $ | 559 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,762 $ | 373 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,453 $ | 700 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,769 $ | 2,983 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,116 $ | 1,689 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,567 $ | 1,913 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.76 % | 4.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 99.8 $ | 109 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.7 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Haircut | 6.5 $ | 4.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88 $ | 82.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58 $ | 43.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 774 $ | 225 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,126 $ | 7,787 $ |