Cost of living in Aarau is 187% higher than in Plovdiv (without rent).
Rent in Aarau is 187% more expensive than in Plovdiv.
Cost of living including rent in Aarau is 187% higher than in Plovdiv.
Food in Aarau is 185% more expensive than in Plovdiv.
Transport in Aarau is 155% more expensive than in Plovdiv.
| Aarau | Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Aarau | Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
25.2 $ | 7.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 99.7 $ | 31.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 18 $ | 6.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.5 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.21 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.26 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.12 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.71 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.16 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.9 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 29.7 $ | 6.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 43 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.04 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.4 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.2 $ | 3.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.32 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 99 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 43.1 $ | 6.31 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 142 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 19 $ | 9.28 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.19 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.9 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.63 $ | 1.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 57.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
220 $ | 88.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.6 $ | 12.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 738 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,130 $ | 457 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 948 $ | 357 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,197 $ | 585 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,903 $ | 1,997 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 11,926 $ | 1,263 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,960 $ | 979 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.5 % | 4.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.1 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 23.1 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Haircut | 43 $ | 3.81 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 121 $ | 88.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 111 $ | 50.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,808 $ | 410 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,368 $ | 7,644 $ |