Cost of living in Arad is 52% lower than in Lahti (without rent).
Rent in Arad is 56% cheaper than in Lahti.
Cost of living including rent in Arad is 54% lower than in Lahti.
Food in Arad is 51% cheaper than in Lahti.
Transport in Arad is 51% cheaper than in Lahti.
| Arad | Lahti | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Arad | Lahti | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.77 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.7 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.94 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 8.38 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.16 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.8 $ | 2.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.77 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.42 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.09 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.1 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.65 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.61 $ | 11.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.9 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.1 $ | 64.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.53 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.04 $ | 18 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.1 $ | 87.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.43 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.71 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.69 $ | 2.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.4 $ | 122 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 189 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.91 $ | 19.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 203 $ | 528 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 419 $ | 1,058 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 304 $ | 605 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 548 $ | 1,236 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,674 $ | 3,661 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,330 $ | 2,509 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 713 $ | 2,679 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.73 % | 3.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.8 $ | 42.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.64 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Haircut | 4.68 $ | 23.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.9 $ | 77.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.9 $ | 58.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 316 $ | 307 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,510 $ | 3,915 $ |