Cost of living in Cottbus is 34% higher than in Zilina (without rent).
Rent in Cottbus is 10% more expensive than in Zilina.
Cost of living including rent in Cottbus is 21% higher than in Zilina.
Food in Cottbus is 31% more expensive than in Zilina.
Transport in Cottbus is 67% more expensive than in Zilina.
| Cottbus | Zilina | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cottbus | Zilina | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.6 $ | 8.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.9 $ | 41.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.85 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.33 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.96 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.92 $ | 1.57 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.52 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.97 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.68 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.12 $ | 5.53 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.01 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49.6 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.8 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 59.2 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.49 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.97 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 2.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
105 $ | 137 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
162 $ | 213 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.6 $ | 18.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 434 $ | 382 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 833 $ | 668 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 541 $ | 456 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,151 $ | 860 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,760 $ | 3,128 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,007 $ | 2,676 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,772 $ | 1,431 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 4.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.4 $ | 36 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.3 $ | 8.83 $ |
| Haircut | 18.1 $ | 14.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.2 $ | 87.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 89.8 $ | 54.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 277 $ | 442 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,262 $ | 6,581 $ |