Cost of living in Mons is 69% higher than in Bursa (without rent).
Rent in Mons is 100% more expensive than in Bursa.
Cost of living including rent in Mons is 83% higher than in Bursa.
Food in Mons is 101% more expensive than in Bursa.
Transport in Mons is 27% cheaper than in Bursa.
| Mons | Bursa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mons | Bursa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.2 $ | 8.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 70.8 $ | 30.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 7.33 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.33 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.91 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.22 $ | 1.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.43 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.9 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.22 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.02 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.07 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.46 $ | 1.75 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.78 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.3 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.81 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24 $ | 6.18 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.2 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.2 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.75 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.23 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.03 $ | 1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
154 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48.7 $ | 11.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 572 $ | 299 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 940 $ | 558 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 590 $ | 412 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,024 $ | 756 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,816 $ | 1,476 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,220 $ | 1,149 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,840 $ | 672 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.23 % | 40.31 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.9 $ | 35 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.6 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Haircut | 12.1 $ | 1.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ | 78.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 97.5 $ | 38.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 597 $ | 268 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,770 $ | 6,731 $ |