Cost of living
Balikesir compared to Kahramanmaras
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Overview comparison
BalikesirKahramanmaras
Consumer prices in Kahramanmaras are roughly 9% higher than in Balikesir.
Cost of living
| Item | Balikesir | Kahramanmaras |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,075 | 878 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,440 | 1,859 |
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| Without rent one person | 506 | 407 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,375 | 1,663 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 502.2 | 394.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 726.65 | 700.16 |
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| Food person | 266 | 239 |
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| Food family | 805 | 664 |
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| Transport person | 78.79 | 62.42 |
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| Transport family | 208.85 | 207.22 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.03 years | 68.62 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Balikesir | Kahramanmaras |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.53 | 10.06 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.39 | 34.27 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.32 | 7.97 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.61 | 4.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.48 | 2.94 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.31 | 1.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Balikesir | Kahramanmaras |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 616.38 | 419.15 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 320.22 | 376.8 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,145.27 | 987.11 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 524.53 | 648.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.27 | 46.55 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.08 | 66.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.73 | 12.1 |
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Transportation
| Item | Balikesir | Kahramanmaras |
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| Local transport ticket | 31.03 | 42.91 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,173 | 1,502 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,166 | 1,168 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.47 | 0.53 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.19% | 8.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.61 | 6.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 1.36 |
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Groceries
| Item | Balikesir | Kahramanmaras |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.88 | 0.92 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.73 | 1.53 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.46 | 10.94 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.66 | 5.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.2 | 18.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.02 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | Balikesir | Kahramanmaras |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.96 | 44.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.37 | 5 |
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| Doctors visit | 64.37 | 66.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.91 | 6.03 |
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| Brand Jeans | 40.94 | 58.18 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.28 | 88.02 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 439.21 | 464.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,469 | 11,018 |
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