Cost of living in Surakarta is 63% lower than in Ashdod (without rent).
Rent in Surakarta is 85% cheaper than in Ashdod.
Cost of living including rent in Surakarta is 76% lower than in Ashdod.
Food in Surakarta is 65% cheaper than in Ashdod.
Transport in Surakarta is 52% cheaper than in Ashdod.
| Surakarta | Ashdod | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Surakarta | Ashdod | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.67 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.4 $ | 87.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.84 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 9.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.24 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.44 $ | 2.43 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.8 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.52 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.94 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.95 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 21.6 $ | 8.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.73 $ | 10.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.6 $ | 63.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.98 $ | 12.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.1 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.28 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.64 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.66 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.7 $ | 3.95 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23 $ | 147 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.2 $ | 226 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20 $ | 31.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 95.4 $ | 787 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 141 $ | 1,491 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 153 $ | 974 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 227 $ | 1,452 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 656 $ | 6,582 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 549 $ | 5,356 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 163 $ | 2,131 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.48 % | 3.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.9 $ | 68.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.33 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Haircut | 1.32 $ | 5.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.1 $ | 120 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.2 $ | 109 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 39.6 $ | 675 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,214 $ | 2,897 $ |