Cost of living in Bender is 44% lower than in Budva (without rent).
Rent in Bender is 63% cheaper than in Budva.
Cost of living including rent in Bender is 55% lower than in Budva.
Food in Bender is 41% cheaper than in Budva.
Transport in Bender is 65% cheaper than in Budva.
| Bender | Budva | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bender | Budva | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.48 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.86 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.74 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 1.97 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.46 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.63 $ | 3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.01 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 7.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.6 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.71 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.86 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.87 $ | 3.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.26 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.09 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.74 $ | 12.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.9 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.89 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.06 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.33 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2 $ | 2.09 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
143 $ | 95 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
221 $ | 144 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.96 $ | 29.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 84.4 $ | 502 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 216 $ | 1,102 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 129 $ | 694 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 303 $ | 1,512 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 834 $ | 3,476 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 587 $ | 2,526 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 214 $ | 853 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12 % | 5.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.7 $ | 47.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.29 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Haircut | 4.17 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 11.5 $ | 96.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 374 $ | 412 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,720 $ | 9,609 $ |