Cost of living in Karlstad is 52% higher than in Novi Pazar (without rent).
Rent in Karlstad is 141% more expensive than in Novi Pazar.
Cost of living including rent in Karlstad is 82% higher than in Novi Pazar.
Food in Karlstad is 54% more expensive than in Novi Pazar.
Transport in Karlstad is 98% more expensive than in Novi Pazar.
| Karlstad | Novi Pazar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Karlstad | Novi Pazar | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.1 $ | 9.49 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 43.8 $ | 25.1 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 6.51 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.54 $ | 1.22 $ | 
| Capuccino | 4.34 $ | 1.28 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.4 $ | 1.4 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 1.64 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.05 $ | 0.65 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ | 1.87 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.12 $ | 2.73 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 8.93 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 11.4 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ | 12.4 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 1.24 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.78 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 1.6 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.21 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 0.93 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 0.44 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 1.4 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.75 $ | 10.9 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 0.9 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 6.28 $ | 4.69 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.88 $ | 0.94 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 77.6 $ | 20.7 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 $ | 1.85 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ | 9.66 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.5 $ | 20.8 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.93 $ | 5.02 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.11 $ | 3.22 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.9 $ | 1.38 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.25 $ | 1.97 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 59.2 $ | 51.7 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 91.4 $ | 79.9 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 36.3 $ | 26.7 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 426 $ | 139 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 738 $ | 209 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 655 $ | 231 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,102 $ | 359 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,595 $ | 1,890 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,513 $ | 1,417 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,827 $ | 470 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.78 % | 5.83 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.4 $ | 22.6 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.8 $ | 7.45 $ | 
| Haircut | 25.9 $ | 3.8 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.5 $ | 109 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.6 $ | 96.5 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 132 $ | 372 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,889 $ | 7,629 $ |