Cost of living in Bytom is 63% lower than in Biel/Bienne (without rent).
Rent in Bytom is 60% cheaper than in Biel/Bienne.
Cost of living including rent in Bytom is 62% lower than in Biel/Bienne.
Food in Bytom is 62% cheaper than in Biel/Bienne.
Transport in Bytom is 73% cheaper than in Biel/Bienne.
| Bytom | Biel/Bienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bytom | Biel/Bienne | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.4 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 41.7 $ | 119 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.82 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.11 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.41 $ | 5.68 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.08 $ | 4.45 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.96 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.92 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.24 $ | 28.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.6 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.52 $ | 13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.95 $ | 10.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.2 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.8 $ | 107 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.68 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.21 $ | 46.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.8 $ | 133 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.77 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.36 $ | 5.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.8 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.92 $ | 3.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
173 $ | 160 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
267 $ | 245 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.8 $ | 56 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 280 $ | 1,009 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 392 $ | 1,538 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 480 $ | 1,272 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 465 $ | 2,145 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,294 $ | 12,245 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,814 $ | 10,043 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,417 $ | 6,277 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.45 % | 2.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51 $ | 111 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.7 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Haircut | 6.69 $ | 41.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77 $ | 135 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.8 $ | 119 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 359 $ | 2,805 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,783 $ | 22,949 $ |