Cost of living in Urmia is 29% lower than in Jubail (without rent).
Rent in Urmia is 62% cheaper than in Jubail.
Cost of living including rent in Urmia is 44% lower than in Jubail.
Food in Urmia is 35% cheaper than in Jubail.
Transport in Urmia is 73% cheaper than in Jubail.
| Urmia | Jubail | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Urmia | Jubail | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.75 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30 $ | 39.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.49 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.17 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.83 $ | 0.81 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.69 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.31 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 7.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.03 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.86 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.94 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.86 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.5 $ | 7.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.11 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.9 $ | 32.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.7 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.41 $ | 24.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 97.4 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.5 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.82 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.98 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.84 $ | 2.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
7.36 $ | 73.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.3 $ | 113 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.8 $ | 63.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 117 $ | 259 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 237 $ | 559 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 157 $ | 373 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 324 $ | 700 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 705 $ | 2,983 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 599 $ | 1,689 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 208 $ | 1,913 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.98 % | 4.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.3 $ | 109 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.51 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Haircut | 29.7 $ | 4.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.6 $ | 82.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.3 $ | 43.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 99.6 $ | 225 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 805 $ | 7,787 $ |