Cost of living in Valmiera is 75% higher than in Diyarbakir (without rent).
Rent in Valmiera is 12% more expensive than in Diyarbakir.
Cost of living including rent in Valmiera is 40% higher than in Diyarbakir.
Food in Valmiera is 72% more expensive than in Diyarbakir.
Transport in Valmiera is 13% cheaper than in Diyarbakir.
| Valmiera | Diyarbakir | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Valmiera | Diyarbakir | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.1 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.4 $ | 11 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.4 $ | 4.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.04 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.81 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.56 $ | 1.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.39 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.75 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.25 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.43 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.32 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.14 $ | 0.11 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.82 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.65 $ | 1.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.1 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.7 $ | 6.34 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 45.8 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.96 $ | 4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.06 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.26 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.73 $ | 0.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
173 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
270 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.2 $ | 13.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 201 $ | 345 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 333 $ | 594 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 277 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 446 $ | 535 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,339 $ | 495 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 997 $ | 456 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 938 $ | 736 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.52 % | 19.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.2 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.62 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Haircut | 13.7 $ | 4.82 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 88.1 $ | 22.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 540 $ | 259 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,779 $ | 1,495 $ |