Cost of living in Balikesir is 34% lower than in Jonava (without rent).
Rent in Balikesir is 27% cheaper than in Jonava.
Cost of living including rent in Balikesir is 32% lower than in Jonava.
Food in Balikesir is 43% cheaper than in Jonava.
Transport in Balikesir is 74% more expensive than in Jonava.
| Balikesir | Jonava | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Balikesir | Jonava | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.52 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.6 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.65 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.33 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.58 $ | 2.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.46 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.4 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.95 $ | 5.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.54 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.9 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.31 $ | 7.11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.5 $ | 49 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.31 $ | 8.31 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.3 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.85 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.44 $ | 2.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.5 $ | 108 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.5 $ | 170 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.7 $ | 11.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 157 $ | 152 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 438 $ | 388 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 197 $ | 253 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 589 $ | 447 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,450 $ | 1,324 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,120 $ | 994 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 625 $ | 1,252 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.32 % | 3.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.6 $ | 35 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.46 $ | 8.91 $ |
| Haircut | 4.72 $ | 8.81 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.1 $ | 89.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37 $ | 121 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 546 $ | 486 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,266 $ | 9,987 $ |