Cost of living in Bacau is 47% lower than in Esch-sur-Alzette (without rent).
Rent in Bacau is 83% cheaper than in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Cost of living including rent in Bacau is 70% lower than in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Food in Bacau is 44% cheaper than in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Transport in Bacau is 70% cheaper than in Esch-sur-Alzette.
| Bacau | Esch-sur-Alzette | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bacau | Esch-sur-Alzette | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.2 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52.7 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.83 $ | 15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.67 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.23 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.73 $ | 2.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.01 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.57 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.18 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.28 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.5 $ | 9.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.53 $ | 6.61 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.58 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27 $ | 40.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.51 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.9 $ | 40.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.11 $ | 9.28 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.71 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.29 $ | 3.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
85.1 $ | 161 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
133 $ | 248 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.2 $ | 88.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 162 $ | 1,313 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 358 $ | 2,560 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 280 $ | 1,426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 493 $ | 2,994 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,326 $ | 7,346 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,079 $ | 6,046 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 918 $ | 3,504 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.85 % | 3.23 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.5 $ | 42 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.86 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Haircut | 5.45 $ | 31.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.4 $ | 127 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.5 $ | 69.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 399 $ | 1,505 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,999 $ | 18,961 $ |