Cost of living in Batumi is 39% higher than in Tetovo (without rent).
Rent in Batumi is 28% more expensive than in Tetovo.
Cost of living including rent in Batumi is 33% higher than in Tetovo.
Food in Batumi is 45% more expensive than in Tetovo.
Transport in Batumi is 22% more expensive than in Tetovo.
| Batumi | Tetovo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Batumi | Tetovo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.33 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 33.3 $ | 18 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.41 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.59 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.85 $ | 1.33 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.68 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.27 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.34 $ | 6.37 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.05 $ | 5.39 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.73 $ | 7.89 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.6 $ | 6.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.92 $ | 2.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.12 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.96 $ | 5.45 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.1 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.59 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.56 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.36 $ | 1.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.2 $ | 106 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62.4 $ | 162 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.8 $ | 16.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 330 $ | 194 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 662 $ | 363 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 478 $ | 243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 926 $ | 431 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,253 $ | 1,088 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 884 $ | 899 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 495 $ | 931 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.23 % | 6.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.8 $ | 27.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.47 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Haircut | 8.01 $ | 4.31 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 72.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.2 $ | 76.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 218 $ | 215 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,565 $ | 1,155 $ |