Cost of living in Abovyan is 73% higher than in Veles (without rent).
Rent in Abovyan is 173% more expensive than in Veles.
Cost of living including rent in Abovyan is 117% higher than in Veles.
Food in Abovyan is 75% more expensive than in Veles.
Transport in Abovyan is 45% cheaper than in Veles.
| Abovyan | Veles | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Abovyan | Veles | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.6 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 61.4 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.05 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.08 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.81 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 1.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.84 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.5 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.45 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.65 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.3 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.6 $ | 2.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.52 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.5 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.4 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.26 $ | 5.38 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.7 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.78 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.38 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.29 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.54 $ | 1.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.9 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
123 $ | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.9 $ | 12.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 509 $ | 153 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 864 $ | 232 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 744 $ | 196 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,369 $ | 288 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,182 $ | 1,183 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,492 $ | 948 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 922 $ | 580 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.48 % | 6.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 98.6 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.73 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Haircut | 6.78 $ | 3.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 140 $ | 72.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 110 $ | 21.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 378 $ | 211 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,726 $ | 1,165 $ |