Cost of living in Samsun is 45% lower than in Montpellier (without rent).
Rent in Samsun is 48% cheaper than in Montpellier.
Cost of living including rent in Samsun is 46% lower than in Montpellier.
Food in Samsun is 50% cheaper than in Montpellier.
Transport in Samsun is 40% cheaper than in Montpellier.
| Samsun | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Samsun | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.29 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.2 $ | 57.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.05 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.18 $ | 6 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.6 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.56 $ | 2.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.59 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.44 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ | 7.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.98 $ | 12.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.44 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.7 $ | 44.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.31 $ | 22.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.1 $ | 28.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.69 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.69 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.92 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.79 $ | 3.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
31.6 $ | 105 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47.7 $ | 162 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.7 $ | 31.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 348 $ | 604 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 399 $ | 1,309 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 364 $ | 708 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 674 $ | 1,184 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,033 $ | 5,321 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 552 $ | 4,511 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 676 $ | 2,389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 36.71 % | 3.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.1 $ | 32.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Haircut | 4.45 $ | 20.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ | 101 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.8 $ | 109 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 260 $ | 747 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,214 $ | 7,839 $ |