Cost of living in Budva is 55% lower than in St. Gallen (without rent).
Rent in Budva is 54% cheaper than in St. Gallen.
Cost of living including rent in Budva is 55% lower than in St. Gallen.
Food in Budva is 54% cheaper than in St. Gallen.
Transport in Budva is 62% cheaper than in St. Gallen.
| Budva | St. Gallen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Budva | St. Gallen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.6 $ | 25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.5 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.69 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.17 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.35 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.97 $ | 4.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.94 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.74 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.24 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.97 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.53 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.87 $ | 10.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.23 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.2 $ | 90.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.64 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.1 $ | 43.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.1 $ | 160 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.18 $ | 23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.44 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.12 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.09 $ | 3.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95 $ | 145 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 222 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.2 $ | 49.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 502 $ | 1,196 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,102 $ | 2,376 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 694 $ | 1,426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,512 $ | 2,358 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,476 $ | 12,962 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,526 $ | 8,279 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 853 $ | 6,401 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.98 % | 2.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.2 $ | 69.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.86 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Haircut | 10.4 $ | 39.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 135 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 96.6 $ | 146 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 412 $ | 2,694 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,609 $ | 20,733 $ |