Cost of living in Palermo is 38% lower than in Monte Carlo (without rent).
Rent in Palermo is 91% cheaper than in Monte Carlo.
Cost of living including rent in Palermo is 83% lower than in Monte Carlo.
Food in Palermo is 46% cheaper than in Monte Carlo.
Transport in Palermo is 77% more expensive than in Monte Carlo.
| Palermo | Monte Carlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Palermo | Monte Carlo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.5 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.9 $ | 118 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.35 $ | 10 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.93 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2 $ | 4.83 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.58 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.18 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.93 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.96 $ | 11.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.97 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.6 $ | 23.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 74 $ | 86.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.95 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.9 $ | 5.95 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 195 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
173 $ | 303 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.1 $ | 119 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 361 $ | 5,968 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 680 $ | 7,424 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 558 $ | 4,636 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 869 $ | 7,621 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,248 $ | 65,450 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,066 $ | 51,405 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,406 $ | 6,601 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.71 % | 2.01 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.7 $ | 83.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.69 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Haircut | 10.5 $ | 37.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.5 $ | 194 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 75.5 $ | 103 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 314 $ | 2,181 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,103 $ | 16,632 $ |