Cost of living in Kolin is 30% lower than in Famagusta (without rent).
Rent in Kolin is very similar to Famagusta.
Cost of living including rent in Kolin is 14% lower than in Famagusta.
Food in Kolin is 37% cheaper than in Famagusta.
Transport in Kolin is 22% cheaper than in Famagusta.
| Kolin | Famagusta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kolin | Famagusta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.4 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.4 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.72 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.58 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.11 $ | 1.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.12 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 9.95 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.63 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.99 $ | 15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.71 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.66 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.17 $ | 5.61 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.1 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.3 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.63 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12 $ | 22.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 42.5 $ | 49.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.48 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.05 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.94 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.49 $ | 2.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 113 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
231 $ | 172 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22 $ | 38 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 522 $ | 558 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 907 $ | 804 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 634 $ | 586 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,145 $ | 938 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,618 $ | 3,639 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,701 $ | 2,300 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,394 $ | 834 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.76 % | 3.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.5 $ | 46 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.69 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Haircut | 11.5 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.1 $ | 124 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.1 $ | 49.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 325 $ | 416 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,166 $ | 2,911 $ |