Cost of living in Biella is 75% higher than in Cahul (without rent).
Rent in Biella is 8% more expensive than in Cahul.
Cost of living including rent in Biella is 38% higher than in Cahul.
Food in Biella is 65% more expensive than in Cahul.
Transport in Biella is 227% more expensive than in Cahul.
| Biella | Cahul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Biella | Cahul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15 $ | 7.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 72.5 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.9 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.06 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.59 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.8 $ | 0.98 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.25 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.98 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.48 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 8.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.48 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.87 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.66 $ | 2.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.89 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.7 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.97 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.6 $ | 4.66 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 99.9 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.5 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.23 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.13 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.1 $ | 2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
118 $ | 144 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
182 $ | 222 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.5 $ | 10.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 351 $ | 301 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 507 $ | 573 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 402 $ | 381 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 609 $ | 754 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,625 $ | 1,566 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 848 $ | 1,132 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,124 $ | 447 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.35 % | 12.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.7 $ | 27.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.92 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Haircut | 14.3 $ | 4.16 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.8 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.7 $ | 62.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 540 $ | 373 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,792 $ | 4,726 $ |