Cost of living in Surakarta is very similar to Deir ez-Zor (without rent).
Rent in Surakarta is 23% cheaper than in Deir ez-Zor.
Cost of living including rent in Surakarta is 10% lower than in Deir ez-Zor.
Food in Surakarta is 3% more expensive than in Deir ez-Zor.
Transport in Surakarta is 7% cheaper than in Deir ez-Zor.
| Surakarta | Deir ez-Zor | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Surakarta | Deir ez-Zor | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.67 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.4 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.84 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.24 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.44 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.52 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.94 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 5.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.95 $ | 9.32 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 21.6 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.73 $ | 2.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.13 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.6 $ | 6.36 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.98 $ | 10.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.1 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.28 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.64 $ | 4.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.66 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.7 $ | 3.08 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.2 $ | 58.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20 $ | 56.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 95.4 $ | 91.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 141 $ | 176 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 153 $ | 135 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 227 $ | 311 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 656 $ | 1,143 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 549 $ | 454 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 163 $ | 59.2 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.48 % | 14.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.9 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.33 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Haircut | 1.32 $ | 14.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.1 $ | 60.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.2 $ | 20 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 39.6 $ | 46.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,214 $ | 1,740 $ |