Cost of living in Shefa-'Amr is 27% higher than in Famagusta (without rent).
Rent in Shefa-'Amr is 17% more expensive than in Famagusta.
Cost of living including rent in Shefa-'Amr is 21% higher than in Famagusta.
Food in Shefa-'Amr is 25% more expensive than in Famagusta.
Transport in Shefa-'Amr is very similar to Famagusta.
| Shefa-'Amr | Famagusta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shefa-'Amr | Famagusta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.2 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 81 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 14.7 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.27 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.79 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.8 $ | 1.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.84 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.56 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.85 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 9.95 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.91 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.7 $ | 15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.72 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.79 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.54 $ | 5.61 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.49 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.7 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.7 $ | 22.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 122 $ | 49.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.07 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.32 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.45 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.35 $ | 2.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
139 $ | 113 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
214 $ | 172 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.5 $ | 38 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 649 $ | 558 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,063 $ | 804 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 760 $ | 586 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,226 $ | 938 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,626 $ | 3,639 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,424 $ | 2,300 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,230 $ | 834 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.24 % | 3.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.4 $ | 46 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.7 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Haircut | 13.2 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 112 $ | 124 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 84 $ | 49.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 953 $ | 416 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,085 $ | 2,911 $ |