Cost of living in Giurgiu is 10% lower than in Varna (without rent).
Rent in Giurgiu is 7% cheaper than in Varna.
Cost of living including rent in Giurgiu is 8% lower than in Varna.
Food in Giurgiu is 6% cheaper than in Varna.
Transport in Giurgiu is 54% cheaper than in Varna.
| Giurgiu | Varna | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Giurgiu | Varna | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.2 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56.2 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.71 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.13 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.9 $ | 1.46 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.22 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.22 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9 $ | 9.92 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.03 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.77 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.77 $ | 3.44 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.1 $ | 28.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.62 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.18 $ | 7.12 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 41.1 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.2 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.31 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.52 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.7 $ | 2.12 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
88.6 $ | 76.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
137 $ | 117 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.72 $ | 13.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 301 $ | 330 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 520 $ | 630 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 342 $ | 417 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 601 $ | 913 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,257 $ | 2,241 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,859 $ | 1,443 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 514 $ | 923 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.24 % | 4.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.3 $ | 43 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.76 $ | 8.63 $ |
| Haircut | 7.18 $ | 6.35 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.8 $ | 85.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 66.7 $ | 59.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 446 $ | 392 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,750 $ | 4,246 $ |