Cost of living in Kocaeli is 27% lower than in Parnu (without rent).
Rent in Kocaeli is 46% cheaper than in Parnu.
Cost of living including rent in Kocaeli is 37% lower than in Parnu.
Food in Kocaeli is 36% cheaper than in Parnu.
Transport in Kocaeli is 98% more expensive than in Parnu.
| Kocaeli | Parnu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kocaeli | Parnu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.85 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.7 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.44 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.64 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 1.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.05 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.22 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.43 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.14 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.21 $ | 7.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.04 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.14 $ | 5.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.58 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.6 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.27 $ | 9.43 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.1 $ | 51.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.42 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.61 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.8 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.91 $ | 2.6 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.6 $ | 175 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.1 $ | 267 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.5 $ | 16.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 265 $ | 370 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 383 $ | 628 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 314 $ | 465 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 611 $ | 820 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,017 $ | 2,244 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 737 $ | 1,671 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 657 $ | 1,761 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 29.19 % | 4.23 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.8 $ | 33.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.33 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Haircut | 3.65 $ | 18.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.9 $ | 76.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 36.9 $ | 68.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 249 $ | 117 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,125 $ | 7,984 $ |