Cost of living in Kaunas is 2% lower than in Nova Gorica (without rent).
Rent in Kaunas is 3% more expensive than in Nova Gorica.
Cost of living including rent in Kaunas is very similar to Nova Gorica.
Food in Kaunas is 4% cheaper than in Nova Gorica.
Transport in Kaunas is 38% more expensive than in Nova Gorica.
| Kaunas | Nova Gorica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kaunas | Nova Gorica | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.1 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56 $ | 49.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.2 $ | 8.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.97 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.33 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.18 $ | 2.77 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.74 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.24 $ | 9.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.75 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.57 $ | 4.92 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.11 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.4 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.69 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.2 $ | 12.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49 $ | 57.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.06 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.56 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.99 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.53 $ | 2.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
145 $ | 191 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
222 $ | 298 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.2 $ | 34.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 434 $ | 347 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 794 $ | 984 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 556 $ | 493 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,196 $ | 1,197 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,502 $ | 2,174 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,319 $ | 1,656 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,401 $ | 1,764 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.3 % | 3.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.4 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.93 $ | 6.27 $ |
| Haircut | 7.27 $ | 13.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92 $ | 110 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 91 $ | 112 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 630 $ | 489 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,189 $ | 8,213 $ |