Cost of living in Mersin is very similar to Craiova (without rent).
Rent in Mersin is 14% more expensive than in Craiova.
Cost of living including rent in Mersin is 6% higher than in Craiova.
Food in Mersin is 19% cheaper than in Craiova.
Transport in Mersin is 94% more expensive than in Craiova.
| Mersin | Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mersin | Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.87 $ | 6.87 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.2 $ | 34.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.05 $ | 5.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.39 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.1 $ | 2.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.48 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.03 $ | 7.08 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.41 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.44 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.17 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.72 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.76 $ | 5.12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.58 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.5 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.22 $ | 5.02 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 51.6 $ | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.95 $ | 9.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.64 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.91 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.5 $ | 115 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.9 $ | 174 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.2 $ | 11.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 349 $ | 209 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 478 $ | 353 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 376 $ | 290 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 619 $ | 570 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,024 $ | 1,884 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 720 $ | 1,553 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 630 $ | 762 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 31.31 % | 6.62 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.6 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.88 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Haircut | 7.2 $ | 4.38 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.8 $ | 71.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.1 $ | 66.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 291 $ | 418 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,097 $ | 6,575 $ |