Cost of living in Palermo is 27% lower than in Edinburgh (without rent).
Rent in Palermo is 59% cheaper than in Edinburgh.
Cost of living including rent in Palermo is 46% lower than in Edinburgh.
Food in Palermo is 24% cheaper than in Edinburgh.
Transport in Palermo is 25% cheaper than in Edinburgh.
| Palermo | Edinburgh | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Palermo | Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.5 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.9 $ | 83.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.35 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.93 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2 $ | 2.34 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.18 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.93 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.96 $ | 19.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39 $ | 87.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.97 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.6 $ | 23.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 74 $ | 113 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.95 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.9 $ | 1.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 191 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
173 $ | 294 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.1 $ | 42.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 361 $ | 1,009 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 680 $ | 1,980 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 558 $ | 1,425 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 869 $ | 2,692 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,248 $ | 7,033 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,066 $ | 4,677 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,406 $ | 3,703 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.71 % | 5.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.7 $ | 52.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.69 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Haircut | 10.5 $ | 24.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.5 $ | 112 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 75.5 $ | 119 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 314 $ | 1,775 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,103 $ | 23,136 $ |