Cost of living in Strumica is very similar to Urfa (without rent).
Rent in Strumica is 14% cheaper than in Urfa.
Cost of living including rent in Strumica is 7% lower than in Urfa.
Food in Strumica is 13% more expensive than in Urfa.
Transport in Strumica is 54% cheaper than in Urfa.
| Strumica | Urfa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Strumica | Urfa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.25 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.1 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.28 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.44 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.44 $ | 1.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.79 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.19 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.49 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.97 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.13 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.59 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.86 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.71 $ | 1.76 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.66 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.7 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.49 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.37 $ | 6.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.8 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.72 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.4 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.02 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.72 $ | 0.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.6 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.4 $ | 33.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17 $ | 10.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 148 $ | 220 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 271 $ | 373 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 207 $ | 270 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 372 $ | 507 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 897 $ | 1,486 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 813 $ | 565 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 399 $ | 1,313 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.48 % | 27.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.7 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.5 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Haircut | 3.79 $ | 5.04 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 36.4 $ | 49.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.9 $ | 22.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 81.4 $ | 259 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,164 $ | 1,501 $ |