Cost of living in Xuzhou is 5% lower than in Najaf (without rent).
Rent in Xuzhou is 17% cheaper than in Najaf.
Cost of living including rent in Xuzhou is 10% lower than in Najaf.
Food in Xuzhou is 13% cheaper than in Najaf.
Transport in Xuzhou is 8% cheaper than in Najaf.
| Xuzhou | Najaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Xuzhou | Najaf | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.19 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.3 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.86 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.29 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 0.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.62 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.19 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.81 $ | 8.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.71 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.87 $ | 1.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.11 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.36 $ | 14.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.3 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.99 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.31 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.07 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.85 $ | 1.1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.6 $ | 47.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.3 $ | 72.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.44 $ | 31.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 157 $ | 146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 274 $ | 187 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 187 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 405 $ | 296 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,062 $ | 1,900 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,615 $ | 415 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 855 $ | 723 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.9 % | 7.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.2 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Haircut | 3.44 $ | 4.25 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 52.6 $ | 54 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.8 $ | 14.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 287 $ | 152 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,314 $ | 612 $ |