Cost of living in Braga is 26% lower than in Charleroi (without rent).
Rent in Braga is very similar to Charleroi.
Cost of living including rent in Braga is 14% lower than in Charleroi.
Food in Braga is 32% cheaper than in Charleroi.
Transport in Braga is 7% cheaper than in Charleroi.
| Braga | Charleroi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Braga | Charleroi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.22 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.9 $ | 67.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.88 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.96 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.61 $ | 2.77 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.48 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.93 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.42 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.81 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.6 $ | 9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.73 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.2 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.3 $ | 14.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 64 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.93 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.15 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.78 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.11 $ | 2.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
83 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
128 $ | 205 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.4 $ | 48.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 572 $ | 548 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 958 $ | 783 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 760 $ | 619 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,249 $ | 892 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,804 $ | 2,900 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,079 $ | 2,879 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,151 $ | 2,258 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.17 % | 3.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.64 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Haircut | 11.2 $ | 18.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.3 $ | 88.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 83 $ | 109 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 391 $ | 620 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,316 $ | 13,087 $ |