Cost of living in Kurikka is 100% higher than in Kocaeli (without rent).
Rent in Kurikka is 97% more expensive than in Kocaeli.
Cost of living including rent in Kurikka is 99% higher than in Kocaeli.
Food in Kurikka is 127% more expensive than in Kocaeli.
Transport in Kurikka is very similar to Kocaeli.
| Kurikka | Kocaeli | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Kurikka | Kocaeli | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 13.9 $ | 5.85 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 87.9 $ | 17.7 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 6.44 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8 $ | 2.2 $ | 
| Capuccino | 4.3 $ | 2.64 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.44 $ | 0.99 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 0.69 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.18 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 1.21 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.22 $ | 1.05 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.59 $ | 10.8 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 5.22 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 19 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 0.68 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.11 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.02 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.46 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 0.43 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 0.14 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3 $ | 1.87 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 9.21 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.44 $ | 2.04 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 10.7 $ | 2.14 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.35 $ | 0.58 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 48 $ | 12.6 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.13 $ | 1.15 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.6 $ | 6.27 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 90.8 $ | 32.1 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.8 $ | 3.42 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.69 $ | 1.61 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.69 $ | 0.8 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.52 $ | 1.91 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 74.5 $ | 27.6 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 115 $ | 42.1 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 22.9 $ | 10.5 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 500 $ | 265 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 897 $ | 383 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 598 $ | 314 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,055 $ | 611 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,438 $ | 1,017 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,355 $ | 737 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,813 $ | 657 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.34 % | 29.19 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.9 $ | 32.8 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.6 $ | 7.33 $ | 
| Haircut | 22.7 $ | 3.65 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.5 $ | 96.9 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 87 $ | 36.9 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 322 $ | 249 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,782 $ | 4,125 $ |