Cost of living in Buzau is 22% lower than in Parnu (without rent).
Rent in Buzau is 33% cheaper than in Parnu.
Cost of living including rent in Buzau is 28% lower than in Parnu.
Food in Buzau is 19% cheaper than in Parnu.
Transport in Buzau is 15% cheaper than in Parnu.
| Buzau | Parnu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Buzau | Parnu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.9 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.7 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.59 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.67 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.87 $ | 1.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.28 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.97 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.84 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.78 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.83 $ | 7.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.63 $ | 5.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.6 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.61 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6 $ | 9.43 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.2 $ | 51.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.1 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.78 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.32 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.3 $ | 2.6 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
82.7 $ | 175 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 267 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.26 $ | 16.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 281 $ | 370 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 445 $ | 628 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 355 $ | 465 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 581 $ | 820 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,370 $ | 2,244 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,093 $ | 1,671 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 849 $ | 1,761 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.27 % | 4.23 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.5 $ | 33.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.62 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Haircut | 5.06 $ | 18.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.3 $ | 76.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.3 $ | 68.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 282 $ | 117 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,371 $ | 7,984 $ |