Cost of living
Karabuk compared to Balikesir
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Overview comparison
KarabukBalikesir
Consumer prices in Balikesir are roughly 18% higher than in Karabuk.
Cost of living
| Item | Karabuk | Balikesir |
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| Total with rent one person | 596 | 1,075 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,793 | 2,440 |
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| Without rent one person | 388 | 506 |
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| Without rent one family | 935 | 1,375 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 244.76 | 502.2 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 546.73 | 726.65 |
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| Food person | 277 | 266 |
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| Food family | 545 | 805 |
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| Transport person | 33.18 | 78.79 |
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| Transport family | 64.57 | 208.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.83 years | 75.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Karabuk | Balikesir |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.11 | 9.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.41 | 28.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.9 | 8.32 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 | 2.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.78 | 2.48 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.83 | 1.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Karabuk | Balikesir |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 263.76 | 616.38 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 188.53 | 320.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 683.41 | 1,145.27 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 331.2 | 524.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.14 | 44.27 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.16 | 62.08 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.63 | 9.73 |
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Transportation
| Item | Karabuk | Balikesir |
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| Local transport ticket | 35.21 | 31.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,069 | 2,173 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 533 | 1,166 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.44 | 0.47 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.26% | 14.19% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.37 | 6.61 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Karabuk | Balikesir |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.47 | 0.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.25 | 1.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.25 | 9.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.22 | 6.66 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.79 | 20.2 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.83 | 2.02 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Karabuk | Balikesir |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.95 | 40.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.09 | 4.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.08 | 64.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.62 | 8.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.19 | 40.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 126.23 | 85.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 493.93 | 439.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,947 | 7,469 |
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