Cost of living in Bistrita is 60% lower than in Dublin (without rent).
Rent in Bistrita is 85% cheaper than in Dublin.
Cost of living including rent in Bistrita is 76% lower than in Dublin.
Food in Bistrita is 53% cheaper than in Dublin.
Transport in Bistrita is 86% cheaper than in Dublin.
| Bistrita | Dublin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bistrita | Dublin | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.67 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.8 $ | 91.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.07 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.51 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.42 $ | 2.6 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.79 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.73 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.67 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.47 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.19 $ | 18.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.4 $ | 113 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.53 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.02 $ | 23.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.5 $ | 76.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.29 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.48 $ | 8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.51 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.4 $ | 3.12 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.9 $ | 178 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 277 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.7 $ | 50.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 175 $ | 1,582 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 321 $ | 2,823 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 209 $ | 1,887 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 399 $ | 3,404 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,417 $ | 7,861 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,030 $ | 6,156 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 854 $ | 3,754 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.45 % | 4.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.1 $ | 57.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.62 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Haircut | 5.33 $ | 20.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.7 $ | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 36.9 $ | 102 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 245 $ | 1,381 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,026 $ | 9,488 $ |