Cost of living in Bistrita is 33% lower than in Jonava (without rent).
Rent in Bistrita is 3% cheaper than in Jonava.
Cost of living including rent in Bistrita is 23% lower than in Jonava.
Food in Bistrita is 32% cheaper than in Jonava.
Transport in Bistrita is 20% cheaper than in Jonava.
| Bistrita | Jonava | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bistrita | Jonava | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.67 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.8 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.07 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.51 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.42 $ | 2.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.79 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.73 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.67 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.47 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.19 $ | 5.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.4 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.53 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.02 $ | 7.11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.5 $ | 49 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.29 $ | 8.31 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.48 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.51 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.4 $ | 2.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.9 $ | 108 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 170 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.7 $ | 11.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 175 $ | 152 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 321 $ | 388 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 209 $ | 253 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 399 $ | 447 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,417 $ | 1,324 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,030 $ | 994 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 854 $ | 1,252 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.45 % | 3.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.1 $ | 35 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.62 $ | 8.91 $ |
| Haircut | 5.33 $ | 8.81 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.7 $ | 89.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 36.9 $ | 121 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 245 $ | 486 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,026 $ | 9,987 $ |