Cost of living in Balti is 95% higher than in Vitebsk (without rent).
Rent in Balti is 429% more expensive than in Vitebsk.
Cost of living including rent in Balti is 221% higher than in Vitebsk.
Food in Balti is 105% more expensive than in Vitebsk.
Transport in Balti is 5% cheaper than in Vitebsk.
| Balti | Vitebsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Balti | Vitebsk | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.66 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.4 $ | 14 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.81 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.29 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 0.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.4 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.59 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.08 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.43 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.23 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.58 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.82 $ | 0.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.4 $ | 8.94 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.34 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.66 $ | 3.44 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19 $ | 15 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.83 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.04 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2 $ | 1.13 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
143 $ | 26 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
219 $ | 40.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.2 $ | 4.63 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 462 $ | 71.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 841 $ | 105 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 350 $ | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,067 $ | 146 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,900 $ | 1,025 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,411 $ | 661 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 605 $ | 398 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.1 % | 14.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.9 $ | 7.16 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.61 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Haircut | 4.11 $ | 2.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.5 $ | 32.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 372 $ | 305 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,704 $ | 8,175 $ |