Cost of living in Banska Bystrica is 5% lower than in Cetinje (without rent).
Rent in Banska Bystrica is 61% more expensive than in Cetinje.
Cost of living including rent in Banska Bystrica is 23% higher than in Cetinje.
Food in Banska Bystrica is 10% cheaper than in Cetinje.
Transport in Banska Bystrica is 15% cheaper than in Cetinje.
| Banska Bystrica | Cetinje | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Banska Bystrica | Cetinje | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.79 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.1 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.49 $ | 8.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.61 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.57 $ | 2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.68 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.7 $ | 7.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.6 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.72 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.45 $ | 3.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.88 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.1 $ | 34 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.72 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.7 $ | 13.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.9 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.12 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.55 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.49 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.28 $ | 2.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 75.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
228 $ | 116 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.9 $ | 30.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 430 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 708 $ | 505 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 542 $ | 379 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,040 $ | 580 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,832 $ | 1,654 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,870 $ | 1,012 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 958 $ | 884 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.28 % | 4.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.2 $ | 38.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.72 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Haircut | 14.3 $ | 9.09 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.9 $ | 109 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.1 $ | 38.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 343 $ | 409 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,795 $ | 9,657 $ |