Cost of living in Lunen is 7% higher than in Catania (without rent).
Rent in Lunen is 30% more expensive than in Catania.
Cost of living including rent in Lunen is 18% higher than in Catania.
Food in Lunen is 11% more expensive than in Catania.
Transport in Lunen is 3% cheaper than in Catania.
| Lunen | Catania | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lunen | Catania | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.3 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.1 $ | 64.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.38 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.31 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.62 $ | 2.23 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.09 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.53 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.02 $ | 6.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.28 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.8 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.6 $ | 15.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 55.3 $ | 80.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.5 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.65 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.48 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.45 $ | 1.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
152 $ | 128 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
232 $ | 196 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.3 $ | 35.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 505 $ | 392 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,040 $ | 667 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 669 $ | 456 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,216 $ | 772 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,627 $ | 1,566 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,863 $ | 1,220 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,926 $ | 1,578 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.98 % | 4.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.7 $ | 60 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Haircut | 14.4 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 89 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 92 $ | 83 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 580 $ | 439 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,816 $ | 6,687 $ |