Cost of living in Van is 52% lower than in Kilkenny (without rent).
Rent in Van is 82% cheaper than in Kilkenny.
Cost of living including rent in Van is 71% lower than in Kilkenny.
Food in Van is 62% cheaper than in Kilkenny.
Transport in Van is 33% more expensive than in Kilkenny.
| Van | Kilkenny | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Van | Kilkenny | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.55 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.9 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.38 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.69 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.9 $ | 2.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.82 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.99 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.23 $ | 9.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ | 9.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.2 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.44 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.64 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.3 $ | 14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.22 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.67 $ | 17.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.44 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.8 $ | 80.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13 $ | 13.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.9 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.69 $ | 7.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.97 $ | 5.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.47 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.76 $ | 2.82 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.9 $ | 118 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
119 $ | 185 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.16 $ | 48.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 115 $ | 1,028 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 234 $ | 1,624 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 205 $ | 1,278 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 511 $ | 2,322 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 699 $ | 8,095 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 436 $ | 2,211 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 263 $ | 2,952 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.84 % | 4.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.7 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.88 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Haircut | 3.53 $ | 16.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.6 $ | 82.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.5 $ | 81.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 204 $ | 1,014 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,509 $ | 7,761 $ |