Cost of living in Mainz is 30% higher than in Paralimni (without rent).
Rent in Mainz is 78% more expensive than in Paralimni.
Cost of living including rent in Mainz is 52% higher than in Paralimni.
Food in Mainz is 28% more expensive than in Paralimni.
Transport in Mainz is 63% more expensive than in Paralimni.
| Mainz | Paralimni | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mainz | Paralimni | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.3 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 83 $ | 27.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.05 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.74 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.44 $ | 2.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.47 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.1 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.17 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.18 $ | 5.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.71 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.2 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 30 $ | 25.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 65.3 $ | 49.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.9 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.99 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.64 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.63 $ | 2.45 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
200 $ | 66 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
307 $ | 100 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47.1 $ | 37.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 654 $ | 398 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,335 $ | 895 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 803 $ | 504 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,661 $ | 1,056 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,720 $ | 3,510 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,013 $ | 2,331 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,443 $ | 1,331 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.98 % | 2.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.9 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.8 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Haircut | 18.5 $ | 10.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 123 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 125 $ | 102 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 502 $ | 411 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,184 $ | 7,603 $ |