Cost of living in Berane is 55% higher than in Stip (without rent).
Rent in Berane is 120% more expensive than in Stip.
Cost of living including rent in Berane is 83% higher than in Stip.
Food in Berane is 57% more expensive than in Stip.
Transport in Berane is 59% more expensive than in Stip.
| Berane | Stip | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Berane | Stip | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.1 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 39.2 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.31 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.14 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.8 $ | 1.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.14 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.16 $ | 9.49 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.82 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 7.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.33 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.62 $ | 2.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.33 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.8 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.68 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11 $ | 5.38 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.7 $ | 26 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.2 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.68 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.7 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.51 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
83.5 $ | 106 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 160 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.4 $ | 16.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 414 $ | 115 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 899 $ | 199 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 551 $ | 180 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,119 $ | 324 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,689 $ | 1,188 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,998 $ | 958 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 557 $ | 453 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.98 % | 6.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.6 $ | 27.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.86 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Haircut | 6.65 $ | 3.88 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.6 $ | 73.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82.8 $ | 36.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 559 $ | 213 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,375 $ | 1,168 $ |