Cost of living in Parma is 7% lower than in Linz (without rent).
Rent in Parma is 50% more expensive than in Linz.
Cost of living including rent in Parma is 21% higher than in Linz.
Food in Parma is very similar to Linz.
Transport in Parma is 25% cheaper than in Linz.
| Parma | Linz | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Parma | Linz | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.9 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 70.4 $ | 73.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.95 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.02 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.36 $ | 3.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.91 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.21 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.6 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.31 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.6 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.97 $ | 6.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.52 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 82.6 $ | 60.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.7 $ | 16.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 84.8 $ | 93.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.15 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.48 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.94 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.44 $ | 2.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
152 $ | 196 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
237 $ | 304 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.4 $ | 42.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,087 $ | 583 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,795 $ | 1,231 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 894 $ | 677 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,595 $ | 1,484 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,672 $ | 5,355 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,363 $ | 4,008 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,409 $ | 2,806 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.4 % | 3.55 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10 $ | 50.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Haircut | 14.6 $ | 21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.8 $ | 101 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,023 $ | 443 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,900 $ | 4,369 $ |