Cost of living in Mikkeli is 9% higher than in Palermo (without rent).
Rent in Mikkeli is 22% more expensive than in Palermo.
Cost of living including rent in Mikkeli is 15% higher than in Palermo.
Food in Mikkeli is 13% more expensive than in Palermo.
Transport in Mikkeli is 40% cheaper than in Palermo.
| Mikkeli | Palermo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mikkeli | Palermo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.4 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 83.2 $ | 46.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.85 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.63 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.61 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.16 $ | 2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.93 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.87 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.69 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.2 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.28 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.6 $ | 7.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.06 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11 $ | 5.96 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.56 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 62.5 $ | 39 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19 $ | 18.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 90.6 $ | 74 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.1 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.91 $ | 3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.58 $ | 1.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.3 $ | 113 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.3 $ | 173 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.3 $ | 26.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 574 $ | 361 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 940 $ | 680 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 654 $ | 558 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,184 $ | 869 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,217 $ | 2,248 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,691 $ | 1,066 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,725 $ | 1,406 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.5 % | 4.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.6 $ | 44.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 18 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Haircut | 23.3 $ | 10.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ | 90.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85 $ | 75.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 318 $ | 314 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,656 $ | 7,103 $ |