Cost of living in Focsani is very similar to Kocaeli (without rent).
Rent in Focsani is 16% more expensive than in Kocaeli.
Cost of living including rent in Focsani is 8% higher than in Kocaeli.
Food in Focsani is 19% more expensive than in Kocaeli.
Transport in Focsani is 60% cheaper than in Kocaeli.
| Focsani | Kocaeli | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Focsani | Kocaeli | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.66 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 42.1 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.61 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.69 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.56 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.79 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.8 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.68 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.41 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 19 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.51 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.7 $ | 2.14 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.56 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.9 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.08 $ | 6.27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.95 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.54 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.23 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.17 $ | 1.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.4 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 42.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.12 $ | 10.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 243 $ | 265 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 444 $ | 383 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 330 $ | 314 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 567 $ | 611 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,143 $ | 1,017 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 949 $ | 737 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 893 $ | 657 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.52 % | 29.19 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.7 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.35 $ | 7.33 $ |
| Haircut | 4.65 $ | 3.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.1 $ | 96.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.6 $ | 36.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 402 $ | 249 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,197 $ | 4,125 $ |