Cost of living in Bellinzona is 159% higher than in Valmiera (without rent).
Rent in Bellinzona is 332% more expensive than in Valmiera.
Cost of living including rent in Bellinzona is 237% higher than in Valmiera.
Food in Bellinzona is 168% more expensive than in Valmiera.
Transport in Bellinzona is 197% more expensive than in Valmiera.
| Bellinzona | Valmiera | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bellinzona | Valmiera | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
29.8 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 95.9 $ | 44.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.6 $ | 8.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.05 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.4 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.38 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.16 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.2 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.08 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 6.9 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.4 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.1 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 47.9 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.65 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.7 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.63 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.1 $ | 4.65 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.6 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 95.3 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.16 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 44.4 $ | 11.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 129 $ | 45.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 18.4 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.61 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.63 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.58 $ | 2.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
168 $ | 173 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
263 $ | 270 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.2 $ | 12.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,503 $ | 201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,881 $ | 333 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,539 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,685 $ | 446 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 16,056 $ | 1,339 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 11,138 $ | 997 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,165 $ | 938 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.49 % | 4.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 105 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 22.5 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 35.9 $ | 13.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 139 $ | 96 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 120 $ | 88.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,784 $ | 540 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,181 $ | 13,779 $ |