Cost of living in Dumfries is 46% higher than in Banska Bystrica (without rent).
Rent in Dumfries is 10% more expensive than in Banska Bystrica.
Cost of living including rent in Dumfries is 26% higher than in Banska Bystrica.
Food in Dumfries is 34% more expensive than in Banska Bystrica.
Transport in Dumfries is 103% more expensive than in Banska Bystrica.
| Dumfries | Banska Bystrica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dumfries | Banska Bystrica | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.2 $ | 8.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 73.6 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.4 $ | 8.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.46 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.58 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.74 $ | 1.57 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.61 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.94 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.32 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.86 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.98 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 18.4 $ | 5.45 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.45 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 98.9 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.89 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.3 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 95.7 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.82 $ | 8.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.15 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.91 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.21 $ | 2.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
204 $ | 146 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
310 $ | 228 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.7 $ | 15.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 418 $ | 430 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 733 $ | 708 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 479 $ | 542 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 858 $ | 1,040 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,434 $ | 4,832 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,612 $ | 3,870 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,273 $ | 958 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.85 % | 4.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.2 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.8 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Haircut | 16.9 $ | 14.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 126 $ | 84.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 115 $ | 69.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,275 $ | 343 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,299 $ | 8,795 $ |