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| Expense | Ar Rustāq | Şalālah | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.14 | $7.00 | Ar Rustāq |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.55 | $27.98 | Ar Rustāq |
| Cappuccino | $1.84 | $2.10 | Ar Rustāq |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $139 | $159 | Ar Rustāq |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.51 | $25.65 | Ar Rustāq |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $59.33 | $67.63 | Ar Rustāq |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.19 | $19.59 | Ar Rustāq |
| Fitness club membership | $17.19 | $19.59 | Ar Rustāq |
| Cinema ticket | $4.50 | $5.13 | Ar Rustāq |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $273 | $322 | Ar Rustāq |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $190 | $224 | Ar Rustāq |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $570 | $671 | Ar Rustāq |
| Total single-person budget | $599 | $690 | Ar Rustāq |
| Average net salary | $1,767 | $2,014 |
Ar Rustāq is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ar Rustāq runs about $599 versus $690 in Şalālah — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Şalālah leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Ar Rustāq · Full cost of living in Şalālah