Cost of living in Hamm is 33% higher than in Istanbul (without rent).
Rent in Hamm is 29% more expensive than in Istanbul.
Cost of living including rent in Hamm is 31% higher than in Istanbul.
Food in Hamm is 59% more expensive than in Istanbul.
Transport in Hamm is 26% cheaper than in Istanbul.
| Hamm | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hamm | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.4 $ | 8.84 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.7 $ | 41 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.34 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.76 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.22 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.08 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.62 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.41 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 9.45 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 6.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.4 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.73 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.92 $ | 2.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.02 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.8 $ | 39.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.99 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.2 $ | 5.27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 58.7 $ | 70.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.86 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.65 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.53 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.52 $ | 2.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
168 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
257 $ | 63.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47.6 $ | 12.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 508 $ | 475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,041 $ | 921 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 663 $ | 769 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,305 $ | 1,529 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,564 $ | 3,275 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,209 $ | 1,719 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,076 $ | 820 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97 % | 45.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.7 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.3 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Haircut | 14.8 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ | 94.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 97.4 $ | 51.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 253 $ | 626 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,506 $ | 13,982 $ |