Cost of living in Bruges is 41% higher than in Valmiera (without rent).
Rent in Bruges is 93% more expensive than in Valmiera.
Cost of living including rent in Bruges is 65% higher than in Valmiera.
Food in Bruges is 50% more expensive than in Valmiera.
Transport in Bruges is 74% more expensive than in Valmiera.
| Bruges | Valmiera | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bruges | Valmiera | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.4 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 89.2 $ | 44.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 8.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.48 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.67 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.87 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.76 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.44 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.9 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.63 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.85 $ | 4.65 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.87 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.3 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.88 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.7 $ | 11.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.6 $ | 45.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.49 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.04 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.01 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.06 $ | 2.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 173 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
168 $ | 270 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.5 $ | 12.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 611 $ | 201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 851 $ | 333 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 648 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,084 $ | 446 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,998 $ | 1,339 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,210 $ | 997 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,423 $ | 938 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.01 % | 4.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.5 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.4 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 18.5 $ | 13.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.7 $ | 96 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.4 $ | 88.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 389 $ | 540 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,321 $ | 13,779 $ |