Cost of living in Kilkenny is very similar to Birkirkara (without rent).
Rent in Kilkenny is 39% more expensive than in Birkirkara.
Cost of living including rent in Kilkenny is 21% higher than in Birkirkara.
Food in Kilkenny is very similar to Birkirkara.
Transport in Kilkenny is very similar to Birkirkara.
| Kilkenny | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kilkenny | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.9 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.9 $ | 77.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.89 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.06 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.11 $ | 2.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.95 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.05 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.75 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.86 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.39 $ | 2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.97 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 17.3 $ | 6.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.22 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 80.1 $ | 27.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.8 $ | 28 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 66.8 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.11 $ | 8.14 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.53 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.86 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.82 $ | 2.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
118 $ | 72.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
185 $ | 112 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48.5 $ | 31.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,028 $ | 768 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,624 $ | 1,255 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,278 $ | 885 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,322 $ | 1,541 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,095 $ | 3,720 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,211 $ | 2,604 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,952 $ | 1,756 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.3 % | 5.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.3 $ | 65 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.3 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Haircut | 16.4 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.3 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.5 $ | 130 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,014 $ | 548 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,761 $ | 10,478 $ |