Cost of living in Bottrop is 86% higher than in Ruse (without rent).
Rent in Bottrop is 161% more expensive than in Ruse.
Cost of living including rent in Bottrop is 116% higher than in Ruse.
Food in Bottrop is 75% more expensive than in Ruse.
Transport in Bottrop is 144% more expensive than in Ruse.
| Bottrop | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bottrop | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.8 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.2 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.99 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.77 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.17 $ | 1.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.17 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.37 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 9.15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 7.17 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.3 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.08 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.55 $ | 6.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.14 $ | 3.44 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.03 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.4 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.4 $ | 6.53 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 78.2 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.79 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.58 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.52 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ | 2.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
204 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
312 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47.1 $ | 14.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 430 $ | 189 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 768 $ | 395 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 494 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,001 $ | 553 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,571 $ | 1,359 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,329 $ | 917 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,699 $ | 898 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.99 % | 4.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.8 $ | 31.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 5.7 $ |
| Haircut | 14.8 $ | 5.64 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.1 $ | 71.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 96.4 $ | 48.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 251 $ | 412 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,491 $ | 7,666 $ |