Cost of living in Karmoy is 36% higher than in Maardu (without rent).
Rent in Karmoy is 7% more expensive than in Maardu.
Cost of living including rent in Karmoy is 21% higher than in Maardu.
Food in Karmoy is 39% more expensive than in Maardu.
Transport in Karmoy is 100% more expensive than in Maardu.
| Karmoy | Maardu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Karmoy | Maardu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.9 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75.9 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.4 $ | 8.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.54 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.84 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.85 $ | 1.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.83 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.99 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.4 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.89 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 28.3 $ | 8.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.19 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.1 $ | 6.11 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.97 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 59.4 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.9 $ | 9.44 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47 $ | 61.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.16 $ | 10 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.94 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.23 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.2 $ | 2.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
133 $ | 177 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
205 $ | 272 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67 $ | 30.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 466 $ | 420 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 955 $ | 770 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 685 $ | 600 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,066 $ | 1,133 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,927 $ | 4,229 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,511 $ | 2,901 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,611 $ | 1,638 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.25 % | 4.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.8 $ | 51.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Haircut | 31.7 $ | 22 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ | 92 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 96.4 $ | 94.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 300 $ | 118 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,289 $ | 7,031 $ |