Cost of living in Heraklion is 9% higher than in Kyrenia (without rent).
Rent in Heraklion is 20% cheaper than in Kyrenia.
Cost of living including rent in Heraklion is 6% lower than in Kyrenia.
Food in Heraklion is 14% more expensive than in Kyrenia.
Transport in Heraklion is 22% more expensive than in Kyrenia.
| Heraklion | Kyrenia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Heraklion | Kyrenia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.5 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.8 $ | 43.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 8.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.04 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.03 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.09 $ | 1.88 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.07 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.99 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.09 $ | 2.28 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.46 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.3 $ | 49.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.6 $ | 10 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.2 $ | 50.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.38 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.95 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.35 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.17 $ | 2.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 120 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
199 $ | 184 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.1 $ | 46.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 354 $ | 472 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 797 $ | 1,392 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 435 $ | 610 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 930 $ | 1,237 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,555 $ | 1,719 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,066 $ | 1,517 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,045 $ | 2,392 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.46 % | 3.84 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.9 $ | 35.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.36 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Haircut | 11.3 $ | 8.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.1 $ | 94.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.9 $ | 82.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 407 $ | 389 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,016 $ | 7,547 $ |