Cost of living in Barcelona is 91% higher than in Ruse (without rent).
Rent in Barcelona is 320% more expensive than in Ruse.
Cost of living including rent in Barcelona is 182% higher than in Ruse.
Food in Barcelona is 55% more expensive than in Ruse.
Transport in Barcelona is 474% more expensive than in Ruse.
| Barcelona | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Barcelona | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.1 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 59.7 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.5 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.54 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.08 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.61 $ | 1.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.61 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.41 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.4 $ | 9.15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.3 $ | 7.17 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.2 $ | 6.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.07 $ | 3.44 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.85 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.1 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.88 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.5 $ | 6.53 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 65.4 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.01 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.76 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.37 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.59 $ | 2.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
168 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.6 $ | 14.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 915 $ | 189 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,482 $ | 395 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,205 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,081 $ | 553 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,469 $ | 1,359 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,528 $ | 917 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,221 $ | 898 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.48 % | 4.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49 $ | 31.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.4 $ | 5.7 $ |
| Haircut | 20.8 $ | 5.64 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.5 $ | 71.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82.7 $ | 48.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 652 $ | 412 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,932 $ | 7,666 $ |