Cost of living in Iskenderun is 30% lower than in Galati (without rent).
Rent in Iskenderun is 26% cheaper than in Galati.
Cost of living including rent in Iskenderun is 28% lower than in Galati.
Food in Iskenderun is 35% cheaper than in Galati.
Transport in Iskenderun is 24% cheaper than in Galati.
| Iskenderun | Galati | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Iskenderun | Galati | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.7 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.6 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.04 $ | 7.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.38 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.58 $ | 1.77 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.91 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.42 $ | 8.28 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.37 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.44 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.31 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.74 $ | 5.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.52 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 5.89 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.23 $ | 5.97 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.8 $ | 31 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.8 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.98 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.86 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.9 $ | 85.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.9 $ | 133 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.1 $ | 7.87 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 262 $ | 304 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 279 $ | 520 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 286 $ | 376 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 117 $ | 612 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,590 $ | 1,404 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 622 $ | 1,230 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 531 $ | 705 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 31.48 % | 7.19 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.4 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.8 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Haircut | 5.67 $ | 3.38 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.1 $ | 69 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.7 $ | 63.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 287 $ | 404 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,115 $ | 6,051 $ |