Cost of living in Alba Iulia is very similar to Cacak (without rent).
Rent in Alba Iulia is 29% cheaper than in Cacak.
Cost of living including rent in Alba Iulia is 12% lower than in Cacak.
Food in Alba Iulia is 4% more expensive than in Cacak.
Transport in Alba Iulia is 22% cheaper than in Cacak.
| Alba Iulia | Cacak | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Alba Iulia | Cacak | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.2 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.1 $ | 23 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.69 $ | 7.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.93 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.48 $ | 1.66 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.35 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.42 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.07 $ | 6.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.18 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.51 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.47 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.61 $ | 3.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.79 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.5 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.05 $ | 9.11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.1 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.94 $ | 5.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.3 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.54 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.53 $ | 2.17 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.4 $ | 85.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
140 $ | 132 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.66 $ | 18.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 112 $ | 215 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 190 $ | 357 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 176 $ | 200 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 361 $ | 338 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,598 $ | 1,876 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,020 $ | 1,514 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 664 $ | 717 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.96 % | 8.06 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.3 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.46 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Haircut | 5.35 $ | 4.97 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85 $ | 96 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.7 $ | 48.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 404 $ | 237 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,339 $ | 4,418 $ |