Cost of living
Giresun compared to Kars
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Overview comparison
GiresunKars
Consumer prices in Kars are roughly 3% higher than in Giresun.
Cost of living
| Item | Giresun | Kars |
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| Total with rent one person | 702 | 712 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,928 | 1,397 |
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| Without rent one person | 377 | 304 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,314 | 1,172 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 281.7 | 266.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 553.64 | 510.14 |
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| Food person | 263 | 263 |
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| Food family | 552 | 507 |
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| Transport person | 22.98 | 30.2 |
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| Transport family | 86.4 | 77.88 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.33 years | 79.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Giresun | Kars |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.31 | 4.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.75 | 21.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.5 | 7.97 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.6 | 1.99 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.1 | 2.63 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1 | 0.89 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Giresun | Kars |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 243.35 | 231.55 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 263.33 | 256.54 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 537.95 | 622 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 442.96 | 312.57 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.16 | 22.32 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.19 | 36.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.66 | 10.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Giresun | Kars |
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| Local transport ticket | 28.83 | 31.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,163 | 1,033 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 563 | 577 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.26% | 14.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.1 | 7.23 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.29 | 1.23 |
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Groceries
| Item | Giresun | Kars |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 | 0.65 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.31 | 1.34 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.91 | 1.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.42 | 13.24 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.73 | 5.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.31 | 20.79 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.9 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.11 | 0.13 |
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Other
| Item | Giresun | Kars |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.8 | 18.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.98 | 4.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.96 | 26.41 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.93 | 4.82 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.51 | 30.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 110.65 | 116.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 453.33 | 477.62 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,030 | 9,395 |
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