Cost of living in Gavle is 32% higher than in Braga (without rent).
Rent in Gavle is 6% more expensive than in Braga.
Cost of living including rent in Gavle is 17% higher than in Braga.
Food in Gavle is 45% more expensive than in Braga.
Transport in Gavle is very similar to Braga.
| Gavle | Braga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gavle | Braga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.7 $ | 9.22 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 88 $ | 46.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.55 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.63 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.5 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.95 $ | 1.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.31 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.94 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.73 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.66 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.43 $ | 7.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.08 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.52 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.94 $ | 5.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.47 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.3 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.87 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.1 $ | 16.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.7 $ | 64 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.89 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.91 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.6 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.09 $ | 2.11 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.6 $ | 83 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.7 $ | 128 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.4 $ | 37.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 719 $ | 572 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,141 $ | 958 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 601 $ | 760 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,619 $ | 1,249 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,510 $ | 2,804 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,919 $ | 2,079 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,411 $ | 1,151 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.08 % | 5.17 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.5 $ | 37 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.8 $ | 7.64 $ |
| Haircut | 25 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.7 $ | 73.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 86.8 $ | 83 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 146 $ | 391 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,399 $ | 8,316 $ |