Cost of living in Blagoevgrad is 72% lower than in Lausanne (without rent).
Rent in Blagoevgrad is 85% cheaper than in Lausanne.
Cost of living including rent in Blagoevgrad is 79% lower than in Lausanne.
Food in Blagoevgrad is 71% cheaper than in Lausanne.
Transport in Blagoevgrad is 78% cheaper than in Lausanne.
| Blagoevgrad | Lausanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Blagoevgrad | Lausanne | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.5 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.3 $ | 126 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.92 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.79 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.33 $ | 4.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.93 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.04 $ | 8.31 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.45 $ | 24 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ | 28.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 53.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.87 $ | 18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.82 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.17 $ | 10.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.69 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20 $ | 88.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.52 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.81 $ | 37 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.4 $ | 131 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.48 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.94 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.96 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.06 $ | 4.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.7 $ | 185 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
84.9 $ | 284 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.57 $ | 55.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 153 $ | 1,247 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 546 $ | 2,572 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 255 $ | 1,666 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 594 $ | 3,118 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,204 $ | 17,558 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,023 $ | 11,958 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 672 $ | 6,694 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.77 % | 2.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.1 $ | 85.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.52 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Haircut | 5.7 $ | 43.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.3 $ | 156 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.6 $ | 123 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 410 $ | 2,615 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,768 $ | 22,709 $ |