Cost of living in Jekabpils is 45% higher than in Cahul (without rent).
Rent in Jekabpils is 14% cheaper than in Cahul.
Cost of living including rent in Jekabpils is 12% higher than in Cahul.
Food in Jekabpils is 41% more expensive than in Cahul.
Transport in Jekabpils is 111% more expensive than in Cahul.
| Jekabpils | Cahul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Jekabpils | Cahul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.1 $ | 7.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.5 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.29 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.01 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.5 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.57 $ | 0.98 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.53 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.9 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.85 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.57 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 8.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.52 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.5 $ | 2.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.56 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.7 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.7 $ | 4.66 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 44.9 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.5 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.04 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.16 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.67 $ | 2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
193 $ | 144 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
299 $ | 222 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.9 $ | 10.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 149 $ | 301 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 513 $ | 573 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 368 $ | 381 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 706 $ | 754 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,412 $ | 1,566 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 996 $ | 1,132 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,052 $ | 447 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.59 % | 12.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.6 $ | 27.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.2 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Haircut | 10.6 $ | 4.16 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.9 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 88.3 $ | 62.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 540 $ | 373 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,048 $ | 4,726 $ |