Cost of living in Vaasa is 15% higher than in Nicosia (without rent).
Rent in Vaasa is very similar to Nicosia.
Cost of living including rent in Vaasa is 7% higher than in Nicosia.
Food in Vaasa is 24% more expensive than in Nicosia.
Transport in Vaasa is 36% cheaper than in Nicosia.
| Vaasa | Nicosia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vaasa | Nicosia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.2 $ | 12 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.9 $ | 60.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.97 $ | 7.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.38 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.34 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.55 $ | 1.57 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.76 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.9 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 9.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.8 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.76 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.6 $ | 8.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.2 $ | 5.66 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.24 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 41.5 $ | 55.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.12 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 16.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 93.1 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.9 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.7 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.46 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.52 $ | 2.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
110 $ | 140 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
167 $ | 216 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.4 $ | 29.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 548 $ | 506 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 788 $ | 992 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 643 $ | 631 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,081 $ | 1,228 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,829 $ | 2,667 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,100 $ | 1,828 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,563 $ | 1,689 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.82 % | 3.8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.2 $ | 61.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.6 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 23.2 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.8 $ | 90.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.9 $ | 87.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 302 $ | 408 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,897 $ | 7,504 $ |