Cost of living in Crete is 43% higher than in Novi Pazar (without rent).
Rent in Crete is 125% more expensive than in Novi Pazar.
Cost of living including rent in Crete is 71% higher than in Novi Pazar.
Food in Crete is 36% more expensive than in Novi Pazar.
Transport in Crete is 203% more expensive than in Novi Pazar.
| Crete | Novi Pazar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Crete | Novi Pazar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.3 $ | 9.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.9 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.7 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.99 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.1 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.08 $ | 1.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.96 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.44 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.12 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.29 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.18 $ | 4.69 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.46 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.5 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.12 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.5 $ | 9.66 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.9 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.44 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.1 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.32 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.14 $ | 1.97 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
128 $ | 51.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
199 $ | 79.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.1 $ | 26.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 352 $ | 139 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 795 $ | 209 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 434 $ | 231 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 932 $ | 359 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,592 $ | 1,890 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,109 $ | 1,417 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,043 $ | 470 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.44 % | 5.83 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.2 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.42 $ | 7.45 $ |
| Haircut | 11.2 $ | 3.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.9 $ | 109 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.7 $ | 96.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 407 $ | 372 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,997 $ | 7,629 $ |