Cost of living in Ashtarak is 26% lower than in Bruges (without rent).
Rent in Ashtarak is 17% cheaper than in Bruges.
Cost of living including rent in Ashtarak is 21% lower than in Bruges.
Food in Ashtarak is 27% cheaper than in Bruges.
Transport in Ashtarak is 72% cheaper than in Bruges.
| Ashtarak | Bruges | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ashtarak | Bruges | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.4 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56.7 $ | 89.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.56 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.46 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.95 $ | 2.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.77 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.42 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.97 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.11 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.68 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.56 $ | 8.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.9 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.39 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.93 $ | 25.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.5 $ | 29.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.9 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.42 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.27 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.52 $ | 3.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.6 $ | 109 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
121 $ | 168 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.1 $ | 50.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 500 $ | 611 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 839 $ | 851 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 715 $ | 648 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,343 $ | 1,084 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,151 $ | 2,998 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,476 $ | 2,210 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 776 $ | 2,423 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.34 % | 4.01 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 89.7 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.99 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Haircut | 6.6 $ | 18.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 128 $ | 79.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 99.5 $ | 81.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 366 $ | 389 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,732 $ | 6,321 $ |