Cost of living in Alanya is 48% lower than in Nicosia (without rent).
Rent in Alanya is 29% cheaper than in Nicosia.
Cost of living including rent in Alanya is 38% lower than in Nicosia.
Food in Alanya is 43% cheaper than in Nicosia.
Transport in Alanya is 68% cheaper than in Nicosia.
| Alanya | Nicosia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Alanya | Nicosia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.97 $ | 12 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 33.5 $ | 60.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.47 $ | 7.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.88 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.19 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.22 $ | 1.57 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.38 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.48 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.57 $ | 9.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.3 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.13 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.83 $ | 8.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.83 $ | 5.66 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.77 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 4.07 $ | 55.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.33 $ | 16.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.98 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.39 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.26 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.57 $ | 2.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.2 $ | 140 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.6 $ | 216 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9 $ | 29.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 419 $ | 506 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 763 $ | 992 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 576 $ | 631 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 945 $ | 1,228 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,624 $ | 2,667 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,661 $ | 1,828 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 514 $ | 1,689 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 31.81 % | 3.8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.5 $ | 61.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.89 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 7.94 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.5 $ | 90.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.7 $ | 87.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 374 $ | 408 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,466 $ | 7,504 $ |