Cost of living in Kaunas is 41% higher than in Rustavi (without rent).
Rent in Kaunas is 126% more expensive than in Rustavi.
Cost of living including rent in Kaunas is 75% higher than in Rustavi.
Food in Kaunas is 37% more expensive than in Rustavi.
Transport in Kaunas is 247% more expensive than in Rustavi.
| Kaunas | Rustavi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kaunas | Rustavi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.1 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.2 $ | 7.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.97 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.33 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.18 $ | 0.77 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.83 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.74 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 8.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.24 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 9.45 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.75 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.57 $ | 2.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.11 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.4 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.69 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.2 $ | 4.44 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49 $ | 29 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.06 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.56 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.99 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.53 $ | 3.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
145 $ | 41.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
222 $ | 64.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.2 $ | 10.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 434 $ | 218 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 794 $ | 294 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 556 $ | 231 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,196 $ | 443 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,502 $ | 497 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,319 $ | 405 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,401 $ | 309 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.3 % | 11.55 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.4 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.93 $ | 7.31 $ |
| Haircut | 7.27 $ | 10.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 91 $ | 74.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 630 $ | 240 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,189 $ | 5,561 $ |