Cost of living in Groningen is 38% higher than in Bratislava (without rent).
Rent in Groningen is 39% more expensive than in Bratislava.
Cost of living including rent in Groningen is 39% higher than in Bratislava.
Food in Groningen is 46% more expensive than in Bratislava.
Transport in Groningen is 19% more expensive than in Bratislava.
| Groningen | Bratislava | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Groningen | Bratislava | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.5 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 83.4 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.4 $ | 8.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.59 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.43 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.84 $ | 2.01 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.71 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.8 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.67 $ | 6.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.1 $ | 5.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.77 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 66.5 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.8 $ | 15.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 95.8 $ | 36 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.5 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.74 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.47 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.09 $ | 2.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
128 $ | 139 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
194 $ | 216 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
42.3 $ | 18.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 782 $ | 529 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,246 $ | 876 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,020 $ | 693 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,576 $ | 1,189 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,626 $ | 5,419 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,262 $ | 3,950 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,317 $ | 1,524 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.62 % | 4.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.5 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.3 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Haircut | 17.8 $ | 14.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.5 $ | 91.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.1 $ | 77 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,698 $ | 628 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,344 $ | 15,558 $ |