Cost of living in Bitola is 29% lower than in Brasov (without rent).
Rent in Bitola is 28% cheaper than in Brasov.
Cost of living including rent in Bitola is 28% lower than in Brasov.
Food in Bitola is 29% cheaper than in Brasov.
Transport in Bitola is 34% cheaper than in Brasov.
| Bitola | Brasov | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bitola | Brasov | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.65 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.9 $ | 53.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.53 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.62 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.53 $ | 2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.18 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.27 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.96 $ | 6.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.47 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.91 $ | 5.55 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.54 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.4 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.48 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.44 $ | 5.98 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.9 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.79 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.16 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.96 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.65 $ | 1.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
88.1 $ | 91.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
135 $ | 141 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17 $ | 9.12 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 214 $ | 345 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 409 $ | 649 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 332 $ | 491 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 662 $ | 876 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,367 $ | 2,677 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,026 $ | 1,978 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 583 $ | 911 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.8 % | 8.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.6 $ | 51.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.57 $ | 7.88 $ |
| Haircut | 3.84 $ | 6.45 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.2 $ | 86 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.4 $ | 62.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 213 $ | 409 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,164 $ | 6,356 $ |