Cost of living in Karlovy Vary is very similar to Szekesfehervar (without rent).
Rent in Karlovy Vary is 61% more expensive than in Szekesfehervar.
Cost of living including rent in Karlovy Vary is 27% higher than in Szekesfehervar.
Food in Karlovy Vary is 4% cheaper than in Szekesfehervar.
Transport in Karlovy Vary is 19% more expensive than in Szekesfehervar.
| Karlovy Vary | Szekesfehervar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Karlovy Vary | Szekesfehervar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.94 $ | 7.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.6 $ | 50.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.16 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.61 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.58 $ | 1.13 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.62 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 9.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.62 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.62 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.69 $ | 5.71 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.6 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.9 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.58 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.1 $ | 8.15 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.3 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.44 $ | 9.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.52 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.05 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.11 $ | 2.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
149 $ | 72.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
228 $ | 112 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.4 $ | 14.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 337 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,139 $ | 508 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 627 $ | 314 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,474 $ | 578 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,651 $ | 2,668 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,876 $ | 2,811 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,211 $ | 1,037 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.79 % | 9.68 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.5 $ | 42.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.64 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Haircut | 9.85 $ | 6.84 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 73.2 $ | 71.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 179 $ | 218 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,673 $ | 6,688 $ |