Cost of living in Gaziantep is 10% lower than in Kumanovo (without rent).
Rent in Gaziantep is 30% cheaper than in Kumanovo.
Cost of living including rent in Gaziantep is 20% lower than in Kumanovo.
Food in Gaziantep is 22% cheaper than in Kumanovo.
Transport in Gaziantep is 195% more expensive than in Kumanovo.
| Gaziantep | Kumanovo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Gaziantep | Kumanovo | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.92 $ | 4.66 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.5 $ | 21.9 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.16 $ | 4.54 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 1.56 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1.72 $ | 1.47 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 1.07 $ | 1.52 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 1.26 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.7 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.66 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.25 $ | 2.18 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.01 $ | 7.11 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.24 $ | 6.75 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16 $ | 11 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.63 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.41 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 1.23 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 0.96 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.72 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 $ | 0.32 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 1.4 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.49 $ | 6.2 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 0.96 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 1.74 $ | 2.93 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 0.66 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.9 $ | 11 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 1.45 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.28 $ | 5.46 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 3.54 $ | 26.1 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.32 $ | 5.79 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.84 $ | 3.81 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.9 $ | 1.17 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.93 $ | 1.86 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 16.5 $ | 66 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 25.2 $ | 103 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 11.1 $ | 17.2 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 131 $ | 181 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 211 $ | 273 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 288 $ | 223 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 584 $ | 324 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,662 $ | 1,302 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 469 $ | 1,166 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 609 $ | 510 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 27.63 % | 4 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.1 $ | 19.2 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.44 $ | 4.51 $ | 
| Haircut | 5.06 $ | 4.31 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 50 $ | 68.6 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19 $ | 33.8 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 261 $ | 163 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,510 $ | 1,163 $ |