Cost of living in Kalamata is 30% lower than in Turku (without rent).
Rent in Kalamata is 28% cheaper than in Turku.
Cost of living including rent in Kalamata is 29% lower than in Turku.
Food in Kalamata is 28% cheaper than in Turku.
Transport in Kalamata is 44% cheaper than in Turku.
| Kalamata | Turku | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kalamata | Turku | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.9 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.6 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.77 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.43 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.78 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.06 $ | 2.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.75 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.35 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.63 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.49 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.09 $ | 12.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.24 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.2 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.07 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.5 $ | 21.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 42.1 $ | 102 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.68 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.75 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.79 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.57 $ | 3.08 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
135 $ | 123 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
209 $ | 187 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.5 $ | 23.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 335 $ | 564 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 571 $ | 1,005 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 454 $ | 710 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 683 $ | 1,331 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,984 $ | 3,951 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,399 $ | 2,349 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,065 $ | 2,976 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.71 % | 3.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.3 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Haircut | 10.3 $ | 34.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ | 77.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 88.7 $ | 58.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 361 $ | 304 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,443 $ | 3,921 $ |