Cost of living in Berlin is 150% higher than in Shumen (without rent).
Rent in Berlin is 341% more expensive than in Shumen.
Cost of living including rent in Berlin is 227% higher than in Shumen.
Food in Berlin is 84% more expensive than in Shumen.
Transport in Berlin is 1,076% more expensive than in Shumen.
| Berlin | Shumen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Berlin | Shumen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.5 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.2 $ | 6.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.48 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.15 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.93 $ | 1.37 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.14 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.8 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ | 8.32 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.43 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.05 $ | 3.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.9 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.1 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.1 $ | 5.11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 57.8 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.69 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.06 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.26 $ | 1.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
178 $ | 54.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
274 $ | 84 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
44.8 $ | 14.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 855 $ | 173 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,752 $ | 315 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,178 $ | 261 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,408 $ | 452 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,742 $ | 958 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,444 $ | 803 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,287 $ | 871 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.92 % | 4.8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.7 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.9 $ | 6.3 $ |
| Haircut | 18.5 $ | 4.54 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.8 $ | 87.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 93.4 $ | 34.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 322 $ | 408 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,961 $ | 7,682 $ |