Cost of living in Bansko is 9% lower than in Tbilisi (without rent).
Rent in Bansko is 11% cheaper than in Tbilisi.
Cost of living including rent in Bansko is 10% lower than in Tbilisi.
Food in Bansko is 10% more expensive than in Tbilisi.
Transport in Bansko is 47% cheaper than in Tbilisi.
| Bansko | Tbilisi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bansko | Tbilisi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.5 $ | 9.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 45.2 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.63 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.21 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.13 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.68 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 8.58 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.9 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 10 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.89 $ | 7.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.93 $ | 2.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.86 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.8 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.41 $ | 6.83 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.9 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.47 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.93 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.84 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.95 $ | 3.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.9 $ | 47.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
142 $ | 73.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.1 $ | 16.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 393 $ | 430 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 729 $ | 758 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 318 $ | 681 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 676 $ | 1,226 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,479 $ | 2,049 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,093 $ | 1,065 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,130 $ | 555 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.18 % | 11.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.4 $ | 44.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.55 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Haircut | 5.16 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 45.7 $ | 128 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.9 $ | 84.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 556 $ | 242 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,410 $ | 5,547 $ |