Cost of living in Niscemi is 23% lower than in Essen (without rent).
Rent in Niscemi is 29% cheaper than in Essen.
Cost of living including rent in Niscemi is 26% lower than in Essen.
Food in Niscemi is 7% cheaper than in Essen.
Transport in Niscemi is 69% cheaper than in Essen.
| Niscemi | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Niscemi | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.3 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.7 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.55 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.87 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.99 $ | 2.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.99 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.9 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.8 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.18 $ | 8.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.54 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.3 $ | 59.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.98 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.7 $ | 39.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 81.8 $ | 86.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.6 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.05 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.86 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 1.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
132 $ | 138 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
206 $ | 210 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.9 $ | 43.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 310 $ | 470 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 629 $ | 888 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 367 $ | 623 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 695 $ | 1,267 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,301 $ | 4,052 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,223 $ | 3,592 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,595 $ | 3,234 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.72 % | 3.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.5 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.95 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Haircut | 13 $ | 14.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.3 $ | 97.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.2 $ | 94.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 314 $ | 440 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,111 $ | 9,380 $ |