Cost of living in Umm al-Quwain is 90% higher than in Semey (without rent).
Rent in Umm al-Quwain is 271% more expensive than in Semey.
Cost of living including rent in Umm al-Quwain is 192% higher than in Semey.
Food in Umm al-Quwain is 69% more expensive than in Semey.
Transport in Umm al-Quwain is 142% more expensive than in Semey.
| Umm al-Quwain | Semey | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Umm al-Quwain | Semey | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.56 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.5 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.18 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.9 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.18 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.95 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.07 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.15 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.9 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.89 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.11 $ | 1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.42 $ | 1.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.02 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.6 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.93 $ | 5.17 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 65 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.75 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.07 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.77 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.94 $ | 0.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.6 $ | 42.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
143 $ | 65.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
99.7 $ | 15.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 908 $ | 229 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,800 $ | 314 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,762 $ | 509 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,453 $ | 621 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,769 $ | 830 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,116 $ | 680 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,567 $ | 704 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.76 % | 16.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 99.8 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.7 $ | 6.18 $ |
| Haircut | 6.5 $ | 2.52 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88 $ | 75.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58 $ | 24 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 774 $ | 209 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,126 $ | 3,994 $ |