Cost of living in Balikesir is 48% lower than in Palma de Mallorca (without rent).
Rent in Balikesir is 80% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca.
Cost of living including rent in Balikesir is 67% lower than in Palma de Mallorca.
Food in Balikesir is 49% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca.
Transport in Balikesir is 55% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca.
| Balikesir | Palma de Mallorca | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Balikesir | Palma de Mallorca | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.52 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.6 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.65 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.33 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.58 $ | 2.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.46 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.4 $ | 9.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8 $ | 8.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.95 $ | 6.14 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.54 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.9 $ | 39.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.31 $ | 27.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.5 $ | 51.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.31 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.3 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.85 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.44 $ | 2.45 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.5 $ | 133 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.5 $ | 202 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.7 $ | 38.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 157 $ | 859 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 438 $ | 1,398 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 197 $ | 1,073 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 589 $ | 1,758 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,450 $ | 5,320 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,120 $ | 3,154 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 625 $ | 1,714 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.32 % | 3.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.6 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.46 $ | 8.58 $ |
| Haircut | 4.72 $ | 15.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.1 $ | 98 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37 $ | 89.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 546 $ | 680 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,266 $ | 13,417 $ |