Cost of living in Haarlem is 65% higher than in Patras (without rent).
Rent in Haarlem is 176% more expensive than in Patras.
Cost of living including rent in Haarlem is 120% higher than in Patras.
Food in Haarlem is 68% more expensive than in Patras.
Transport in Haarlem is 66% more expensive than in Patras.
| Haarlem | Patras | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Haarlem | Patras | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
28.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 99.4 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.3 $ | 7.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.69 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.1 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.85 $ | 1.7 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.62 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.58 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.43 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.96 $ | 5.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.4 $ | 5.08 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.8 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 109 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.16 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 27.3 $ | 14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.8 $ | 35 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.98 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.55 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.07 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.43 $ | 1.97 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
167 $ | 146 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
255 $ | 223 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56 $ | 33.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,194 $ | 332 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,985 $ | 638 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,414 $ | 414 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,365 $ | 779 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,165 $ | 2,163 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,812 $ | 1,641 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,137 $ | 1,027 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.39 % | 4.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.9 $ | 41.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.1 $ | 9.7 $ |
| Haircut | 24.9 $ | 8.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 119 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 112 $ | 70.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,595 $ | 514 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,124 $ | 7,447 $ |