Cost of living in Messina is 3% higher than in Seville (without rent).
Rent in Messina is 29% cheaper than in Seville.
Cost of living including rent in Messina is 15% lower than in Seville.
Food in Messina is 10% more expensive than in Seville.
Transport in Messina is 20% cheaper than in Seville.
| Messina | Seville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Messina | Seville | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.5 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.97 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.36 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.85 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.99 $ | 1.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.21 $ | 15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.85 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.54 $ | 6.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.16 $ | 5.74 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.68 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.2 $ | 11.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 82.9 $ | 71.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.6 $ | 5.92 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.02 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.86 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.93 $ | 2.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 73.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
174 $ | 113 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.8 $ | 33.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 351 $ | 591 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 976 $ | 899 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 555 $ | 865 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 913 $ | 1,326 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,677 $ | 3,835 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,896 $ | 2,155 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,760 $ | 2,047 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.65 % | 3.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36 $ | 42.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.89 $ | 8.57 $ |
| Haircut | 13 $ | 13.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.2 $ | 79.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.9 $ | 75.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 315 $ | 346 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,102 $ | 4,499 $ |