Cost of living in Preston is 44% higher than in Izmir (without rent).
Rent in Preston is 113% more expensive than in Izmir.
Cost of living including rent in Preston is 78% higher than in Izmir.
Food in Preston is 60% more expensive than in Izmir.
Transport in Preston is very similar to Izmir.
| Preston | Izmir | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Preston | Izmir | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.4 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.3 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.86 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.44 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.29 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.74 $ | 1.14 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.23 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.65 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 9.83 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.73 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.4 $ | 8.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 17.2 $ | 1.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.66 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 91.8 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.87 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.9 $ | 6.05 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 101 $ | 63.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.17 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.96 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.94 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.12 $ | 2.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 38.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
227 $ | 59.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.3 $ | 11.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 654 $ | 344 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,538 $ | 625 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,064 $ | 526 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,656 $ | 911 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,341 $ | 1,878 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,895 $ | 1,054 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,386 $ | 706 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.78 % | 29.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.6 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ | 5.13 $ |
| Haircut | 10.3 $ | 9.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.2 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.4 $ | 45.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,279 $ | 392 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,298 $ | 9,132 $ |