Cost of living in Cosenza is 25% higher than in Brasov (without rent).
Rent in Cosenza is 4% cheaper than in Brasov.
Cost of living including rent in Cosenza is 11% higher than in Brasov.
Food in Cosenza is 24% more expensive than in Brasov.
Transport in Cosenza is 16% more expensive than in Brasov.
| Cosenza | Brasov | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cosenza | Brasov | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.1 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.6 $ | 53.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.37 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.48 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.5 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.07 $ | 2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.77 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.8 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.65 $ | 6.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.58 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.11 $ | 5.55 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.34 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.8 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.1 $ | 5.98 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 80.1 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.6 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.95 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.23 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.7 $ | 1.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 91.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
183 $ | 141 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.6 $ | 9.12 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 303 $ | 345 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 561 $ | 649 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 303 $ | 491 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 779 $ | 876 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,242 $ | 2,677 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,783 $ | 1,978 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,160 $ | 911 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.79 % | 8.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.2 $ | 51.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.81 $ | 7.88 $ |
| Haircut | 13.3 $ | 6.45 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.9 $ | 86 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.4 $ | 62.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 311 $ | 409 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,791 $ | 6,356 $ |