Cost of living in Wels is very similar to Paphos (without rent).
Rent in Wels is 20% cheaper than in Paphos.
Cost of living including rent in Wels is 12% lower than in Paphos.
Food in Wels is very similar to Paphos.
Transport in Wels is 21% cheaper than in Paphos.
| Wels | Paphos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wels | Paphos | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.6 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.1 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.62 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.33 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.33 $ | 1.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.09 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.03 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.18 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 8.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.9 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.89 $ | 7.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.11 $ | 5.54 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.69 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25.4 $ | 56.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.69 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.8 $ | 25.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 88.9 $ | 52.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 19.8 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.11 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.87 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.17 $ | 2.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
206 $ | 113 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
317 $ | 173 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.7 $ | 29.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 449 $ | 686 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 746 $ | 1,495 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 538 $ | 914 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 890 $ | 1,904 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,066 $ | 3,398 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,006 $ | 2,176 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,658 $ | 1,866 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.02 % | 3.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.7 $ | 63.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 21.1 $ | 12.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.5 $ | 86.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 71.5 $ | 76.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 694 $ | 403 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,292 $ | 7,494 $ |