Cost of living in Karben is 154% higher than in Ungheni (without rent).
Rent in Karben is 20% more expensive than in Ungheni.
Cost of living including rent in Karben is 56% higher than in Ungheni.
Food in Karben is 132% more expensive than in Ungheni.
Transport in Karben is 315% more expensive than in Ungheni.
| Karben | Ungheni | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Karben | Ungheni | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.9 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.4 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.95 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.79 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.69 $ | 0.72 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.13 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.57 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.12 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.06 $ | 2.84 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.27 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.7 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.3 $ | 4.05 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 77.4 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.8 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.37 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.59 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.98 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
193 $ | 98.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
299 $ | 151 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
46.9 $ | 10.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 723 $ | 698 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,339 $ | 1,227 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 920 $ | 827 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,788 $ | 1,442 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,512 $ | 2,305 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,566 $ | 1,722 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,971 $ | 519 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 8.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.1 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Haircut | 19.3 $ | 4.11 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.3 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 88.9 $ | 42.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 498 $ | 372 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,040 $ | 4,783 $ |