Cost of living in Leicester is 94% higher than in Kocaeli (without rent).
Rent in Leicester is 269% more expensive than in Kocaeli.
Cost of living including rent in Leicester is 173% higher than in Kocaeli.
Food in Leicester is 105% more expensive than in Kocaeli.
Transport in Leicester is 93% more expensive than in Kocaeli.
| Leicester | Kocaeli | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Leicester | Kocaeli | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.9 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.71 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.53 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.83 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.99 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.49 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.76 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 19 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.83 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.26 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.19 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 15.9 $ | 2.14 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.65 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 72.3 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16 $ | 6.27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 61.5 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.79 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.67 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.77 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.48 $ | 1.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
199 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
306 $ | 42.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.4 $ | 10.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 923 $ | 265 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,466 $ | 383 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 902 $ | 314 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,679 $ | 611 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,343 $ | 1,017 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,404 $ | 737 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,478 $ | 657 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.88 % | 29.19 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.5 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14 $ | 7.33 $ |
| Haircut | 11.9 $ | 3.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.4 $ | 96.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 75.5 $ | 36.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,016 $ | 249 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,673 $ | 4,125 $ |